Damien Villani
Damien Villani
Driving regulatory excellence at the intersection of traditional finance and digital innovation. With over 10 years of Swiss banking expertise, I architect comprehensive compliance frameworks that enable institutions to navigate complex landscapes safely.
Compliance
Architecting next-generation compliance ecosystems that transform regulatory obligations into competitive advantages through intelligent automation and predictive risk analytics.
Digital Assets
Pioneering the convergence of traditional banking safeguards with blockchain technology, enabling institutions to confidently navigate the digital asset revolution.
Software Implementation
Translating complex regulatory requirements into scalable technological solutions, reducing operational friction while enhancing detection capabilities.
International Banking
Leveraging deep Swiss financial expertise and multilingual proficiency to bridge regulatory frameworks across European markets and global financial centers.
About Me
Professional Journey
My decade-long journey through Swiss finance began with a transformative apprenticeship at BCVs, where I discovered my passion for safeguarding financial integrity. Each progressive role shaped my understanding of compliance as not merely a regulatory requirement, but as a strategic enabler of sustainable growth in modern banking.
Today, I stand at the forefront of financial innovation compliance, where traditional banking wisdom meets blockchain technology. My expertise encompasses designing sophisticated monitoring architectures that detect anomalies across both fiat and digital asset transactions, while maintaining the delicate balance between innovation and regulatory integrity.
Beyond technical compliance, I serve as a strategic catalyst who transforms regulatory challenges into operational excellence. My approach combines deep domain expertise with technological acumen to deliver solutions that not only meet today's requirements but anticipate tomorrow's regulatory evolution.
Key Achievements
Core Competencies
A decade of strategic ascension through Switzerland's most prestigious financial institutions, each role deepening my mastery of regulatory excellence and expanding my impact on organizational compliance culture.
Career Timeline Overview
Compliance Officer and SME
InCore Bank AG
2024 - Present
Compliance Officer
Cantonal Bank of Valais
2020 - 2024
Compliance Officer and SME
InCore Bank AG
Position Details
University of Applied Sciences
Switzerland
Bachelor of Business Administration
Comprehensive program covering banking operations, financial markets, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Key Achievements
BCVS & CPT Sion
Sion, Switzerland
Federal VET Diploma & Professional Maturity
4-year banking apprenticeship combining practical training at BCVS and professional maturity at the Professional Training Center of Sion (CPT).
Key Achievements
Professional Certifications & Achievements
Bachelor's Thesis
Business Administration Research
Haute école de gestion Fribourg
August 2021
Banking Services Certificate
Banking & Financial Support Services
CYP - Lausanne
2013-2016
Federal VET Diploma
Commerce & Banking
CPT Sion
August 2017
Contact Information
Currently open to compliance and banking roles in Switzerland
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities in banking compliance, regulatory affairs, or digital asset oversight. Whether you're looking for expertise in:
Let's schedule a conversation to explore how my experience can contribute to your organization's compliance excellence.