Susanne Dirk

Susanne Dirk has a wealth of experience in risk management and credit portfolio management. Susanne has held various roles throughout their career, starting in 2000 with Reuters as a Customer Support Executive. Susanne then moved on to IKB AG as a Financial Risk Analyst from 2002 to 2004.

In 2005, they joined UBS AG where they held several positions, including Senior Credit Risk Officer for Ultra High Net Worth individuals and Head of Market and Collateral Risk Control in the Wealth Management and Swiss Bank division. During their time at UBS, Susanne also served as Head of Collateralized Lending Methods, where they developed methodologies for calculating lending values for securities in collateralized lending.

From 2011 to 2013, Susanne worked as a Credit Portfolio and Market Risk Specialist at UBS AG before being promoted to Head Credit Risk Control Lombard Flow CH. Susanne then took on the role of Head Credit Risk Control Europe - Lombard and Mortgages, where they oversaw credit decisions and risk management for Lombard and mortgage transactions across 7 European countries.

In 2015, Susanne joined UBS Pensionskasse as a Member of the Foundation Board of the UBS Pension Fund, where they served until 2020. Susanne then joined UBS as part of their Risk Transformation Projects from 2019 to 2020.

From 2021 to 2023, Susanne worked at Credit Suisse, first as a Senior Transformation Specialist in Credit Portfolio Management IWM, then as Deputy Head of Credit Portfolio Management IWM, and finally as Global Head of Industry Risk Appetite Framework and Watchlist Portfolio Trends.

Currently, Susanne is employed at EFG International as the Head of Counterparty and Country Risk.

Susanne Dirk, FRM, SCR has a strong education background in the field of mathematics and finance. Susanne obtained a degree in Wirtschaftsmathematik (Economic Mathematics) from Universität Trier. The specific start and end years of their studies at this institution are not provided.

In 2011, Susanne enrolled in the Senior Management Programme in Banking at the SFI Swiss Finance Institute. Susanne completed this program in 2012.

From 2016 to 2021, Susanne pursued Informationstage zur beruflichen Vorsorge (Information Days for Occupational Pension) at BVS. This program focused on occupational pension systems, investments, and related topics.

In addition to their formal education, Susanne has obtained several certifications. Susanne earned a Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) in November 2022. Furthermore, they obtained a Certificate of Proficiency from Cambridge Assessment English in 2010. Susanne also holds a certification in Financial Risk Management from GARP, earned in 2007. In 2002, they obtained a General Certificate Programme from the International Security Management Association (ISMA).

Based on the provided information, it can be concluded that Susanne Dirk has continuously pursued educational opportunities throughout their career to strengthen their knowledge and expertise in finance, risk management, and related areas.