Wong Tiong Kiat
Mr Wong Tiong Kiat is the Managing Director & Head of Data Analytics for Global Wholesale Banking at Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC Bank). He is part of the senior leadership team driving digital initiatives for SMEs, developing SME lifecycle insights and identifying opportunities and risks through data analytics.
In his role, Tiong Kiat applies machine learning to predict outcomes and detect abnormal trends in areas such as credit and AML/CFT risk, and leverages network analysis to study interconnectedness and structural relationships across the whole business chain. He spearheaded the launch of Singapore’s first data-driven OCBC SME Index as a benchmark of SME health and industry performance.
With extensive experience across analytics and risk management, he has also held senior leadership roles in product program management, credit initiation & collections, and internal audit at international banks. Tiong Kiat is currently an Adjunct Faculty in Finance at Singapore Management University. He holds a Doctorate degree with a focus on entrepreneurial studies from Singapore Management University and a Master of Commerce in Financial Econometrics from the University of New South Wales.