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Revolut Singapore Compliance Chief Joins Swiss Private Bank

By Sarah ChenSingapore
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He leaves the fintech a little over a year after he joined from Credit Suisse.

Rayson Tan, who joined Revolut Singapore in September 2019, has left the company. Tan joined the fintech as chief compliance officer, and was later appointed chief risk officer and head of legal in April 2020.

Since his departure, Tan has taken on a new role at Geneva-based private bank Pictet as chief risk officer, Asia. A spokesperson for Pictet confirmed the appointment as of 4 November 2020.

Based in Singapore, Tan is responsible for overseeing the firm’s risk management framework across Asia, covering all key risks (including strategic, operational, regulatory, financial, reputational, etc.), as well as management of its Risk and Compliance teams.

Tan was one of Revolut’s most senior hires. He spent 18 years in banking, and was a managing director in the Compliance & Regulatory Affairs department of Credit Suisse.

He was previously with Deutsche Bank and UBS Investment Bank in various country, regional and global compliance roles.

Questions & Answers

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When did Rayson Tan join Revolut Singapore, and when did he leave?

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Rayson Tan joined Revolut Singapore in September 2019. He left the fintech a little over a year after joining, which places his departure around late 2020.

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What roles did Rayson Tan hold during his time at Revolut Singapore?

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He initially joined Revolut Singapore as chief compliance officer. In April 2020, he was also appointed chief risk officer and head of legal for the company.

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What is Rayson Tan's new role and with which company?

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Rayson Tan has taken on the role of chief risk officer, Asia, at Pictet, a Geneva-based private bank. His appointment was confirmed as of 4 November 2020.

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What are Rayson Tan's responsibilities in his new position at Pictet?

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Based in Singapore, he is responsible for overseeing Pictet's risk management framework across Asia. This covers all key risks including strategic, operational, regulatory, financial, and reputational aspects, along with managing risk and compliance teams.

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