Stefan Nicolai (Nico) Patzina

• Consulting Projects: Provided advisory support to a multi-strategy hedge fund on M&A-related fair value adjustments and asset valuations. Worked with RL Services and CE Invest Holding AG on financial strategy and investment structuring. • Executive Program: Completed an executive program to refine career strategy and expand my network. • Development: Deepened knowledge of Basel III, explored AI in financial reporting, and improved Spanish proficiency.

• Led the global tax reporting conversion to IFRS, ensuring seamless integration with existing US GAAP and tax processes. • Facilitated collaboration across Group Tax, Tax Technology, and business units to deliver timely and accurate IFRScompliant tax reporting solutions. • Spearheaded IFRS project management, driving policy decisions and IT deliverables for successful implementation. • Managed digital transformation program that aligned tax objectives with technological advancements and process automation.

• Managed the implementation of a Group-wide Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool for compliance automation, leading to a 40% decrease in manual compliance tasks. • Conducted market evaluations and led RFI/RFP processes that streamlined compliance operations and reduced costs. • Defined core compliance processes, leveraging agile and hybrid methodologies to ensure efficient execution. • Implemented a new Legal Panel approach, enhancing onboarding efficiency.

• Led the implementation of BCBS 309 and Basel III (Pillar 3) capital disclosure requirements across departments, improving compliance accuracy. • Coordinated reporting solutions and data sourcing for enhanced compliance with FINMA and PRA regulations, achieving successful audits with zero findings. • Managed the transition to the new capital reporting system (CDM/Axiom) for SNB and FINMA reporting. • Directed post-deployment enhancements, including SiFi reporting and BCBS leverage ratio requirements.

• Led the implementation of the TaxOne software for tax reporting, improving reporting efficiency by 30%. • Provided deferred tax training to local finance teams, optimizing tax management and compliance, which resulted in a 20% reduction in tax-related queries. • Managed quarterly tax reporting, including tax rate reconciliation and tax loss carry-forward assessments, ensuring compliance with local regulations with zero penalties.

• Coordinated quarterly and annual IFRS & SEC compliance reports, including SEC forms, achieving 100% on-time submission rates. • Developed and administered a group-wide reporting cube, streamlining report production and reducing production time by 30%. • Managed Basel II, IFRS 7, and XBRL implementation projects, ensuring regulatory compliance with no major findings. • Provided financial data for due diligence and prospectus issuance, contributing to successful funding rounds.