Matthias Paulovics

VP at Deutsche Bank AG Zürich with 14+ years in Transaction Banking, Cash Management and Client Implementations. Manages a CHF 20–25M revenue portfolio across 12 Tier 1 multinationals and RTCs in Pharma, Industrials, Energy, Financial Institutions and Consumer Goods. EMEA Knowledge Owner for Account Statements and ISO 20022. Pioneer of Deutsche Bank's first UK Virtual Accounts rollout. Delivers 80% of implementations 20%+ ahead of SLA. SWIFT-certified.

Implementation Manager | Vice President at Deutsche Bank AG (2025-04 – Present)

• Manages a CHF 20–25M revenue portfolio across 12 Tier 1 multinationals and RTCs spanning Pharma, Industrials, Energy, Financial Institutions and Consumer Goods.
• Leads strategic treasury, liquidity and cash management programmes across Deutsche Bank's global network.
• Chairs client steering calls with Treasurers, RMs and CSMs; owns implementation tracker and acts as global escalation point.
• Leads virtual project teams across EMEA, APAC and the Americas, driving execution of strategic treasury transformation initiatives for multinational corporations and Regional Treasury Centres across Deutsche Bank's global network.
• Drives revenue growth through solution expansion and cross-selling of cash management and liquidity products.

Implementation Manager | Assistant Vice President at Deutsche Bank AG (2018-07 – 2025-03)

• First DB Implementation Manager to deliver Virtual Accounts in the UK market, establishing the blueprint for subsequent rollouts.
• Delivered 4 carve-out programmes for a Top 120 DB client, managing full treasury separation and re-integration across multiple jurisdictions.
• Grew wallet through cross-selling of cash management, liquidity and virtual account solutions across a CHF 20–25M annual revenue portfolio.
• Delivered 80% of implementations more than 20% ahead of internal SLA targets, directly accelerating client time-to-revenue.
• Led cross-functional teams across EMEA, APAC and the Americas — coordinating Coverage, Product, Operations, Compliance and Technology without direct line authority.
• Selected 3x as preferred Implementation Manager in competitive RFP processes, representing Deutsche Bank's Swiss Implementation Team.
• Promoted AVP → VP in April 2025 based on client impact and delivery excellence.
• Designated EMEA SME for Account Statements; leads client advisory for the ISO 20022 migration.
• Established trusted advisor relationships with senior treasury and finance executives across 12 multinational corporations and RTCs.

Head of Client Implementations | AVP at Fides Treasury Services AG (2016-09 – 2018-06)

Established and scaled the firm's Client Implementation function, creating the operating model, governance framework and delivery standards still used across the organisation today. Served as Deputy Head of Client Service, supporting 10 professionals and 2 apprentices across team coordination and performance management. Standardised implementation methodologies and quality control frameworks, improving scalability and delivery consistency.

• Established and successfully scaled the client implementation department from zero to a fully operational specialist team.
• Delivered multinational treasury onboarding and SWIFTNet connectivity projects for strategic corporate clients.
• Contributed to recruitment and talent acquisition for the Client Service function.
• Strengthened client retention through proactive relationship management and successful project execution.
• Selected to represent Fides Treasury Services at the 2015 IAIR EMEA Awards in Milan, where the firm was recognised as Best Company for Multi-Banking Solutions — ceremony held at Palazzo Mezzanotte, Borsa Italiana.

Client Service Representative | Staff to AVP at Fides Treasury Services AG (2012-04 – 2016-09)

Membership and IT Coordinator at EAACI (2010-03 – 2012-03)

Managed membership administration, billing operations, database governance and management reporting for an international medical association; supported international conferences and member acquisition.

Master of Advanced Studies in Banking and Finance – HWZ Zürich (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Federal Diploma in Business and Administration – HSO Wirtschaftsschule Schweiz (2015-01 – 2017-12)

Commercial Apprenticeship in Kaufmann E-Profil – HSO Wirtschaftsschule Schweiz (2007-01 – 2010-12)