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Fion Yeung

Fion Yeung


APAC Risk Programs COO Lead
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Professional Overview


Fion Yeung is a seasoned financial operations and risk management professional with over 10 years of experience in the banking and securities industry. As the APAC Risk Programs COO Lead at Wells Fargo, she oversees the execution of critical risk management initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region, driving operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Experience Summary



Current Role


As the APAC Risk Programs COO Lead at Wells Fargo, Fion is responsible for the end-to-end coordination and implementation of risk management programs and controls across the bank's Asia-Pacific operations. She leads a team of dedicated professionals in executing risk mitigation strategies, enhancing operational resilience, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Under her leadership, the team has successfully delivered several high-impact risk reduction initiatives, contributing to the bank's overall risk profile and reputation in the region.

Career Progression


Prior to her current role, Fion held various positions at Wells Fargo and J.P. Morgan, where she gained extensive experience in controls execution, sales support, and trading operations. As the APAC CIB COO Controls Execution Manager at Wells Fargo, she led a team responsible for the implementation and monitoring of key controls across the Corporate and Investment Banking division. In her earlier roles, she also demonstrated her expertise in structured products, rates exotics, trade finance, and fixed income trading operations.

Academic Background


Fion holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Hong Kong, with a concentration in Finance. Her academic achievements include being a member of the Dean's List and actively participating in various student organizations and initiatives.

Areas of Expertise


  • Operational risk management

  • Regulatory compliance and controls implementation

  • Cross-functional project management

  • Financial operations and trading support

  • Team leadership and performance management


Professional Impact


Under Fion's leadership, the APAC Risk Programs COO team has consistently delivered measurable improvements in risk mitigation and operational efficiency. Key achievements include:
  • Spearheading the implementation of a new risk monitoring platform, resulting in a 25% reduction in control breaches across the region

  • Driving the adoption of automated processes and analytical tools, leading to a 20% increase in productivity and a 15% decrease in operational costs

  • Enhancing the bank's regulatory reporting capabilities, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to local authorities


Conclusion


With her strong background in financial operations, risk management, and controls execution, Fion Yeung is a valuable asset to the Wells Fargo team. Her proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive operational excellence, and deliver tangible business impact positions her as a respected leader in the APAC financial services industry.