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Transforming Financial Services with Precision

I help FinTech founders and financial institutions accelerate their AI and digital transformation -
from strategy through to scalable and sustainable delivery

I'm Brian - a Program Delivery & Transformation Expert (Digital & AI)

  • 20+ years proven program delivery & transformation experiences in the banking industry across APAC & Global markets

  • Former Senior Leader with tier-1 banks(Westpac, HSBC, JP Morgan, SCB etc) leading program of work $50m-$80m+

  • Deep domain knowledge in Retail, Wealth, Corporate & Financial markets and core expertise in : Digital transformation, AI, regulatory compliance & payments.

  • Expertise in Agile delivery framework (SaFe, Scrum etc.) and embedding AI in project management functions

  • Led Award winning projects including Global Trade Platform(Asia), ACCOR , Merchant Digital Platform (MDP)

  • A Certified Trainer in AI, Agile & Project Management

20+

Founder - EternalwiseAI

50m-$80m+

30+

50+

Programmes Led

Years in banking & Tech

Markets Led

projects transformed

"Cutting through complexity, driving innovation & transformation with discipline. Delivering outcomes that last"

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Training/Workshops

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Fractional Service

  • $144 billion+ APAC FinTech market value in 2025 - projected to reach $348 billion by 2031!

  • 15.76% CAGR(Compound Annual Growth Rate))- one of the highest growth rates of any industry sector globally

  • 66,000+ FinTech startups operating across Asia - driving unprecedented competition and innovation

  • 70%+ of APAC banking firms now deploying or piloting AI - AI governance is still falling behind

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a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
The Asia Fintech opportunity

Current Challenges

Digital payments, real-time cross-border settlements, and AI-driven compliance are reshaping how financial services are built and delivered across the region. YOU HAVE TO MOVE FAST.

Regulatory Complexity Regulators: MAS, HKMA, OJK, RBI etc.- each jurisdiction is unique. Navigating multi-market compliance obligations while maintaining delivery momentum is one of the biggest challenge.

AI Adoption Without Governance Over 70% of financial firms are deploying AI - but fewer than 20% have the governance frameworks, risk controls, or team capability to do it responsibly and sustainably.

Delivery at Scale Rapid growth exposes gaps in programme delivery. Most FinTechs lack a structured, scalable delivery model - leading to missed milestones, scope creep, and stakeholder misalignment.

Talent & Leadership Gap Senior transformation and programme delivery leaders are scarce and expensive. The hiring cycle alone can take 6 months time most growth-stage organisations simply cannot afford.

Cross-Border Execution Risk Expanding into new ASEAN markets means navigating different regulatory regimes, operational models, and cultural nuances simultaneously.

Technology & People Change Not Aligned Deploying new platforms or AI tools without embedding the right behaviours, processes, and team capability leads to low adoption and wasted investment.

What's going on in the financial services industry ?

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a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp

Why engage me?

What I bring:

  • "Walk the talk" - I have the track record leading success award-winning programs for financial institutions

  • A structured delivery framework applied through my delivery model

  • Senior programme leadership without a long hiring cycle or full-time headcount cost

  • AI adoption and governance built into delivery (where applicable).

  • Accountability for outcomes - tracked against agreed KPIs at every milestone

The time is now!

My Operating Model & Service

Guiding fintech and banks through transformation with clarity and confidence

Strategic Discovery Workshop
(1 day engagement)

A focus session :
- validate & refine the problem
statement, scope funding
- strategic alignment to business
 objectives

1.Discovery

2.Diagnostic

3.Delivery

4.Strategic
Engagement

Transformation Readiness
Diagnostic
(10 - 15 day sprint)
Assess transformation readiness :
- team capability, AI adoption,
regulatory compliance &
platform scalability

Value-driven delivery sprint (60-90 days engagement)

E2E execution using the delivery approach from (2):
- technology, process redesign,
change management, solution
delivery, KPI;
- ongoing project health
assessment

Retainer Engagement
(2-3 days a week or project basis)

Hands-on leadership across programme delivery & transformation, strategic planning, executive advisory, and capability building

  • Problem statement & opportunity map

  • Scope definition & strategic alignment assessmen

Deliverable

  • Transformation Readiness
    Report

  • Delivery framework(Toolkit)

  • Recommended delivery
    roadmap & governance
    Mode

  • Sprint-based delivery Dashboard

  • Change management plan

  • Handover Pack

  • Fortnightly/Monthly Executive
    Reporting


  • Strategic planning support

  • Advisory support/coaching

Execute AI & Digital Transformation with Agility, Adaptability and Lean framework

Iterative

Measurable Outcomes

1. From unclear scope to a defined delivery plan - priorities agreed, risks identified, and KPIs locked-in with confidence

2. Progress measured against KPIs through value-driven sprints - accelerate (quick) wins than waiting for months

3. Equip and empower your team with the right tools and discipline to own the outcome when the engagement ends

My Operating Model & Service

Guiding fintech and banks through transformation with clarity and confidence

1.Discovery

2.Diagnostic

3.Delivery

4.Fractional
Engagement

Click to view/download the framework

In the fractional model - I'll be operating as your strategic partner (be it about strategic planning, problem solving, advisory or bridging the gap between business & technology - I can help you to accelerate the growth and transformation.

I can be engaged for 2-3 times a week full-time or on a project basis throughout the engagement.

Let's talk!

Other business streams

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Dashboard showing risk metrics and compliance status on a sleek monitor.
Training & Workshops
(AI, Agile & Project Management)

As a Certified Trainer - I run workplace(corporate) training & Executive workshops in AI , Agile delivery & Project Management programme

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Team collaborating around a whiteboard with AI and fintech diagrams.
Digital Products (Coming Soon)

AI-powered Financial product for SME

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