Natacha Chiara Ebener

I drive the firm's operational excellence and support strategic execution as Deputy CEO. I streamline processes, manage operational risk, ensure top-tier regulatory compliance (CH/EU/US), oversee onboarding, audits, and contribute actively to our Risk Committee - always with a focus on efficiency, quality, and client impact.

Supported the CEO in securing FINMA authorization as a collective asset manager and in establishing a real estate SICAV. Developed expertise in the Real Estate and Asset Management sectors while contributing to the drafting of organizational regulations, AML frameworks, and internal policies. Strengthened my regulatory expertise through extensive work with the Swiss financial framework, including FinSA/FinSO, FinIA/FinIO, CISA/CISO, AMLA, and FINMA requirements.

I relocated to Malta to help the Reyl Group establish its new subsidiary providing depositary services to investment funds. As an Executive Manager, I led the full start-up phase -from building the operational and regulatory framework in line with Maltese law and MFSA requirements to driving business development once the license was granted. This experience strengthened my leadership and project-management skills, and expanded my capabilities across business development, HR, and local marketing initiatives.

Managed all fund operations activities, including fund administration and reconciliations, within the Operations Department. Oversaw a broad range of fund transactions, including investments, subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, and corporate actions, while ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. Supervised and mentored a reconciliation specialist responsible for cash and securities reconciliations.

2002–2009 | Fund Operations Manager Oversaw all fund investment operations, including subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, reconciliations, and corporate actions. Ensured transaction accuracy, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. 2000–2002 | Back Office Manager Managed all Back Office activities, including payments, securities settlements, FX transactions, and reconciliations. Maintained strong operational controls and service quality standards.

Oversaw all operations within the Bank's Transfer Department, including payments, transaction investigations, and related operational activities. Ensured the efficient execution of transactions while maintaining strong operational controls and high service standards.

Started my banking career with a three-year apprenticeship before progressing through various roles across accounting, trade finance, and operations. This diverse experience provided a strong foundation in banking processes, client service, and operational excellence. Banking Apprenticeship (1990–1993) Bank Accounting Officer & Internal Trainer (1993–1996) Executive Assistant, Commodity & Trade Finance (1996–1997) Payments Investigations Officer & Internal Trainer (1997–1999)