Leonard Schokker

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About Leonard Schokker

Strategic finance professional with 20+ years of experience across asset management, insurance, and banking. I bring a rare combination of technical depth and business partnership: from Solvency II, IFRS 17 and capital forecasting to advising MTs and driving strategic decisions. My strength lies in turning financial complexity into clear, actionable insight for business leaders. Career Highlights- Pioneered IFRS 17 forecasting model for €658M in excess returns, providing capital generation insights - Led monthly investment strategy performance reporting for a €105B portfolio - Built business case to grow mortgages from €1.5B to € 8B by bridging conflicting stakeholder interests - implemented business case monitoring for major IT transformation saving € 2M costs and € 18M capital - Automated reporting processes, achieving 50% time savings whilst improving decision-making quality - Spearheaded an internal control assesment for outsourced mortgage operations for 1.5B portfolio My approach centres on being a strategic business partner to executive teams, providing clarity on financial matters whilst supporting overall business objectives. I excel in complex financial environments where analytical capabilities must translate into commercial opportunities and strategic advantages. Having worked across diverse financial sectors, I bring deep regulatory knowledge combined with commercial acumen and operational excellence. My experience spans portfolio management, business controlling, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration at senior stakeholder levels. Technical Proficiencies: Advanced Excel, Power BI, ThinkCell, SAP/R3, Hyperion HFM, SAS FM, Unit 4, Cartesis Carat Regulatory Expertise: IFRS 9/17, Solvency II, ABC costing methodologies Beyond finance, I bring the same collaborative spirit from playing trumpet in a salsa band to my professional work, along with my roles as PADI scuba instructor, underwater photographer, and treasurer for the Metropole Orchestra Support Foundation. Currently exploring strategic finance opportunities where I can leverage my expertise in business controlling, performance management, and investment strategy to drive organisational success. I'm always open to connecting with like-minded professionals. Feel free to reach out for a coffee or virtual chat about financial strategy, business controlling, or career opportunities in finance.