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"
Click here to learn more about me
$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
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 ?
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
AI Strategy & Vision
(2-3 week engagement)
including a 2 day workshop
A focus session :
- Validate/refine the business case
- Establish the AI Vision & goals
- Define the MVP Scope
- Ensure strategic alignment to
business objectives
1.AI Strategy & Vision
2.AI Readiness
Assessment
AI Readiness Assessment
(3 - 4 week engagement)
Deep dive assessment:
- Technology foundations
(ie.cloud, data, digital,AI/ML etc.)
- AI Readiness (organisational,
leadership, responsible AI etc.)
- Team capability
(profile, skills, experience etc)
Value-driven delivery sprint (60-90 days engagement)
E2E execution in sprints :
- Transform prioritised
functional areas end-to-end
(business process/workflow,
people, technology, change
management)
Business case
AI Strategy document
Scope/problem statement
Deliverable
Execute AI & Digital Transformation with Agility, Adaptability and Lean framework
Iterative
Measurable Outcomes
1. From unclear scope to a robust transformation 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
3. Value-driven
Delivery
4. AI Training &
Capability building
AI Readiness Report
AI Transformation Toolkit
Recommended Transformation roadmap & Governance Model
Sprint-based delivery
DashboardChange Execution Plan
Executive reporting
(Fortnightly/Monthly)
Fractional Retainer Engagement (2-3 times a week) - hands-on leadership across programme delivery, transformation, strategic planning, Executive Advisory
AI Training/Capability building (2-5 days engagement)
Targeted hands-on training:
- for clients(fintech/banking)
- hands-on AI training
- Executive workshops
(if required)
Training pack
Executive capability pack
1. AI Strategy & Vision
2. AI Readiness Assessment
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.
Other business streams
As a Certified Trainer - I run workplace(corporate) training & Executive workshops in AI , Agile delivery & Project Management programme
Digital Products (Coming Soon)
AI-powered Financial product for SME
