Raynier Reynders

Strategic Transformation Leader | Complex Program Recovery Expert | Risk & Compliance Delivery Specialist | Agile Portfolio Manager | Stakeholder Alignment & Governance Champion

Raynier Reynders: Leading Strategic Transformation, Risk Control, and Agile Delivery in High-Stakes Financial Environments

Raynier Reynders is a senior Transformation and Portfolio Leader with deep expertise in strategic delivery, risk management, and regulatory-driven change across global financial institutions and public sector organizations. Known for managing politically sensitive, high-impact programs, he aligns vision with execution while navigating the complexities of compliance, technology, and multi-stakeholder dynamics.

Over the past two decades, Raynier has delivered mission-critical transformation programs for international banks, ministries, and service providers, including BNP Paribas, ING, Delta Lloyd, and multiple EU government bodies. He is a trusted advisor at board level, translating strategic intent into operational results through agile execution, stakeholder alignment, and technology enablement.

Raynier excels in delivering complex change involving operational risk platforms, AI/ML, KYC/AML, big data, and cloud migration. His strength lies in converging business, ICT, and governance into a unified delivery model—driving results through agile teams, DevOps practices, and structured methodologies like COBIT, ITIL, SAFe, and PMBOK.

His calm leadership, diplomatic acumen, and results-driven mindset have earned him a reputation as a program stabilizer and value creator. He brings clarity and velocity to complex, high-risk programs—always with a focus on sustainable outcomes and world-class service delivery.

How I can help you business

• Strategic Portfolio & Program Delivery
  Leads end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-million euro programs across banking and public institutions—combining business vision, governance, and technology in high-compliance settings.
• Risk, Compliance & Governance Transformation
  Implements data-driven, audit-proof risk and compliance systems (KYC, AML, CDD, Basel, GDPR) across complex organizations—balancing agility with control.
• Stakeholder & Change Leadership
  Secures buy-in across C-level, business, and ICT domains. Skilled in managing political sensitivities, building trust, and driving alignment for enterprise-wide transformation.
• Agile Execution & DevOps Enablement
  Transforms legacy structures into agile, high-performing teams through SAFe, Scrum, and DevOps practices—embedding speed, transparency, and accountability.
• Cloud & Data-Driven Innovation
  Leads enterprise adoption of Big Data, AI/ML, and cloud platforms (Azure, Oracle, SAP S/4HANA) to enable future-proof service landscapes and strategic decision-making.

Why Work with Reynier?
If you're facing large-scale change, regulatory deadlines, or the need to realign business and IT delivery, Raynier brings the experience, structure, and leadership to make it happen. He thrives in high-stakes, high-complexity environments where failure is not an option—and delivers measurable results through proven methodologies and people-first leadership.

Location
🇳🇱 Based in the Netherlands | Available for European projects

Positions held

• Portfolio Manager – International Bank (Confidential, NDA)
• Senior Portfolio & Change Manager – Ministry of Finance (Netherlands)
• Program & Change Manager – BNP Paribas (Global Operational Risk Transformation)
• Program Manager – PayV Financial Services (Payments, PSP/TPP Implementation)
• Program & Change Manager – Ministry of Economic Affairs (Netherlands)
• Program Manager – Delta Lloyd / OHRA (Banking, Insurance & Pensions Transformation)
• Senior Program Director – Cito (ERP Transformation & Governance)
• Senior Program & Change Manager – ABN AMRO Capital Markets
• Senior Program Manager – ING (SOA Platform & Agile Transformation)
• Program & Portfolio Manager (Interim) – Various Clients (ERP, Risk, Compliance)
• Director Professional Services – C&W (Global Payments & Core Banking Delivery)
• Manager Managed Services – Atos (Global Service & Delivery Reorganization)
• Senior Program Manager – Ministry of Finance (Systems Reform & Compliance)
• Program Manager – ING (Bank Integration & Restructuring)
• Professional Services Manager – EMC (Enterprise Storage & Services Transformation)