Peggy Brenet
Head Insurance and Risk
Genève,GE
Summary
With more than 15 years of experience in risk and compliance, I bring a comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks and a proven record of designing and executing effective compliance processes. Expert in identifying emerging risks, enhancing internal control environments, and ensuring consistent adherence to industry standards and legal obligations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Deputy Chief
UNSMIS Insurance, UNOG
01.2023 - Current
- Lead all operational functions of UNSMIS insurance departement: compliance, finance, IT, claims’ team and client relations’ team.
- Develop anti-fraud policy framework, adapt standard operation procedures
- Build a compliance culture to raise awarness on regulations challenges and mitigate risks.
- Develop and deliver trainings on compliance and risks.
- Conduct benchmarking analysis, gather information for the evaluation of UN health plan's solvency and liabilities.
- Manage UNSMIS insurance budget to ensure cost-effective resource allocation.
- Finalize agreements with health care providers and third party administrators to monitor costs globally.
- Act as deputy secretary to the UNSMIS executive committee and assist in establishing the arbitration committee for appeal.
- Analyze UNSMIS rules based on market changes and recommend adjustments to the insurance benefits.
- Manage and supervise the daily operations: compliance, claims’ unit and client relations’ unit to ensure efficient services worldwide.
- Collaborate closely with key risk owners across the organization.
- Lead, inspire and motivate a team of fifty staff.
- Achievements: Revamp UNSMIS insurance rules and appeal procedure, implement compliance and operational procedures, inspire new IT tools, collaborate closely with key departments and UN agencies.
Risk and Compliance Officer
WHO
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Managed the compliance and investigations’ team within the health insurance unit.
- Implemented processes to address risks and reduce fraud.
- Developed standard operations procedures, risk register and business continuity plan.
- Contributed to the new WHO fraud policy.
- Provided compliance support to regional offices and prepared fraud reports.
- Reviewed audit recommendations and rectified control weaknesses.
- Managed fraud cases with the special investigation unit.
- Reviewed agreements to reduce costs.
- Achievements: Improved compliances processes and developed new WHO fraud policy.
Compliance Specialist
UNFCU Bank
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Managed the Geneva clients’ team and built a compliance culture within the bank.
- Reviewed compliance procedures and policies.
- Managed KYC documents and clients’ onboarding process.
- Improved verifications and efficient e-filing of clients’ documents.
- Assisted on legal and ad-hoc requests from clients.
- Performed sensitive KYC profile review.
- Contributed to IT/compliance upgrade system to better control risks.
- Achievements: Developed compliances processes and improved efficiency on clients’ onboarding.
Senior Client Advisor
UNFCU Bank
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Developed high potential client portfolio.
- Coordinated branch activities and projects (payroll, bank deposit and accounting).
- Managed a team and handled clients’ complex cases and complaints.
- Assisted in new office relocation and implementation.
- Performed audits and operational reviews.
- Achievements: Increased market share in Geneva.
Business Partner
Energy 3000
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Launched products in Switzerland and in Russia in partnership with well-known Russians’ oil companies.
- Evaluated distribution channel (United Kingdom and Switzerland).
Education
Business management, HR, communication
AMA American Management Association
New York, USA01.2014
Anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, KYC
Institut supérieur de formation bancaire
Geneva, Switzerland01.2010
Bachelor in Law - International laws, finance, IP and commercial laws
Lyon III University
Lyon, France01.1998
Skills
Proficiency in strategic planning
Timeline
Deputy Chief
UNSMIS Insurance, UNOG
01.2023 - Current
Risk and Compliance Officer
WHO
01.2018 - 01.2023
Compliance Specialist
UNFCU Bank
01.2011 - 01.2018
Senior Client Advisor
UNFCU Bank
01.2001 - 01.2011
Business Partner
Energy 3000
01.1999 - 01.2001
Anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, KYC
Institut supérieur de formation bancaire
Bachelor in Law - International laws, finance, IP and commercial laws
Lyon III University
Business management, HR, communication
AMA American Management Association