Dirk Benade

Dirk Benade is a seasoned professional with extensive front office and COO experience in the financial industry.

He has a deep understanding of all asset classes, including exotics and hybrids, and is well-versed in end-to-end business processes, risks, and control framework design and implementation.

His professional background includes working directly with senior stakeholders such as desk heads, global business heads, C-suite executives, and Board members.

Dirk has successfully delivered numerous diverse projects using agile and waterfall approaches, effectively coordinating front-to-back teams' efforts.

With a structured, transparent, and collaborative working style, he brings a wealth of experience to any organization.

Dirk Benade is a KPMG qualified accountant who holds a Master's degree in Commerce from the University of the Witwatersrand.

His educational background also includes achieving a distinction in General Studies at Mondeor High School, the equivalent of A-levels.

Throughout his career, Dirk has held various key roles in reputable organizations, including being a Program Manager at Citi, Head of Governance at Multiply.AI, Business Manager, and Project Manager at NatWest Markets, among others.

His professional journey includes experiences as a Business Analyst, Project Manager, and Accountant in renowned institutions like Barclays Capital, Cantor Fitzgerald, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., and Citi.

Prior to his roles in the financial sector, Dirk served as an Audit Manager at KPMG Canada and KPMG South Africa, showcasing his expertise in financial auditing.

From his early career as an Accountant at Taxi Interactive to his role as Group Financial Accountant at Interoute, Dirk has continuously demonstrated his strong financial acumen and project management skills.