José Da Costa

International executive with 20+ years of experience in financial technology and enterprise software, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Finartis SA, a global WealthTech platform provider. I lead global operations, product strategy, and business transformation initiatives supporting private banks, asset managers, and family offices across Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Asia. My focus is on scaling fintech platforms by aligning strategy, product development, and operational excellence. Over the past years, I have driven: • Company turnaround from negative performance to sustainable profitability • 10–15% annual revenue growth through go-to-market and product alignment • +200% backlog upsell through strategic initiatives • Expansion into new international banking markets • Operational stabilization across delivery, support, and R&D • Implementation of governance frameworks (SOC-aligned controls and structured processes) I bring deep expertise in: • Wealth Management & Banking Platforms • Multi-asset financial systems (equities, derivatives, private equity, structured products) • Platform integration & API ecosystems • International operations and team leadership I am particularly interested in building the next generation of banking platforms combining: • digital assets • scalable architectures • AI-driven financial services In parallel, I also contribute as a part-time instructor in IT and project management in Switzerland.