Mario Walser

As a core member of LGT's Global Digitalization Program, I drove strategic and financial initiatives to enhance digital private banking. I led a 15-person team in a CHF 200 million program, implementing scaled agility and advancing agile principles. I facilitated a cultural shift towards an agile mindset and managed stakeholders effectively, aligning goals and optimizing processes. My leadership promoted sustainable team growth and continuous improvement.

I expanded LGT's coordination platform, aligning operations globally. I managed the project portfolio, ensuring strategic and economic project delivery. I led the development of a Shared Client Relation Framework to enhance efficiency across entities and supported the creation of the Private Banking Strategic Roadmap. I also coordinated the integration of pricing structures post-acquisition and designed a BPM framework. Additionally, I repositioned LGT’s investment offerings to strengthen our strategy.

As an Agile Leader and Scrum Master, I effectively steered agile processes, enhancing team performance and adherence to agile methodologies. I led the integration of ESG principles into our strategy. My guidance helped develop innovative ESG transparency tools and advisory solutions, boosting client satisfaction. I also supported strategic sustainability initiatives, including ESG voting and promoted effective communication through an ESG Ambassador and SI Communication Platform.

As the strategic leader for LGT's Wealth Advisory, I spearheaded process evolution across Europe and the Middle East, ensuring alignment and standards in Private Banking. I led topic development, synchronized efforts across banks, and managed critical processes, including IT solutions for efficiency. My role in cross-functional teams promoted knowledge sharing and strategic alignment. I directed priority actions, handled escalations, and provided updates to senior management on Private Banking developments.

As a freelance external lecturer at the Academy of Law, Taxes, and Business in Vienna, I specialized in banking and financial services education. My courses focused on regulatory changes and governance, including Integrated Bank Management, new governance regulations, and Internal Control Systems in banks. This role enhanced the professional capabilities of participants navigating complex regulatory environments.

As an Assistant Manager at KPMG Austria, I led strategic regulatory projects, aligning them with client objectives and standards. I prepared executives for regulatory assessments, managed client relationships, and developed services to meet market demands. I also led a team, promoting professional growth, and conducted risk reviews. This role enhanced my skills in stakeholder management and strategic communication, impacting client success.

Private Banking & Back Office

Banking and Finance

Banking and Finance