Richard Peralta

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About Richard Peralta

Accomplished Change, People Strategy, and Operations Leader, with over 15 years of experience leading complex transformations, strategic planning, and delivering global operational excellence. Notably directed the legal integration for the Credit Suisse/UBS merger, mobilising wealth management integration and mitigating risks effectively. Was instrumental in the FCA Brexit strategy and delivery, managing a £9 million budget and a cross-functional team of 80, successfully navigating complex regulatory challenges.As a seasoned professional, I have consistently delivered results by advising C-suite executives on strategy and risk, developing high-performing teams, and driving organisational change. My commitment to people development is reflected in initiatives like creating career pathways and implementing training programmes that enhance team productivity and engagement. Successfully delivered complex legal entity, regulatory and business projects at pace Managed high levels of uncertainty and risk Engaged large teams (50-80 FTE) for high performance, across functions and locations Established large programmes from scratch Integrated Agile methods to complement traditional waterfall projects/programme Produced clear, targeted reporting and high-quality documents Passionately led effective, sustainable changeSubject matter expertise: Legal entity change (incl. post-merger integration, regulatory- and business-led changes, Brexit, ringfencing, client and FMI migrations and communication, Part VII Banking Business Transfer Schemes, legal entity wind-down and rationalisation) OTC derivatives change (incl. Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID)I am passionate about expanding opportunities for our young people, and for supporting their parents, carers, and wider networks. I volunteer my time to support multiple causes:🧭 Board Advisor to Greenwich Parents & Carers (GPC) on supporting a network of >1,500 members in south-east London (2024 - present) Co-chair of the global Davies Working Families & Caregivers employee resource group (ERG)(2024 - present), including advocating for family-friendly policies, organising events to share stories and raise awareness of caring responsibilities, and organising training for line managers Campaigning locally and nationally with The Dad Shift on improving provision of paternity and parental leave (2025 - present) Committee member, and previously chair of St. Cuthbert's Association, the alumni body of St. Cuthbert's Society, Durham University (2008 - present)