Bruce Allen Alter

Bruce Allen Alter

Full-time Adjunct Expert




Bruce Allen Alter is a full-time adjunct expert of ZIBS. He has held senior management positions at institutions such as DBS Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and Citibank. Proficient in financial technology, APIs, ecosystems, and blockchain initiatives, he possesses strong skills in trade, cash management, and digital banking, with in-depth knowledge of Asian business practices.


Education

1984-1987: Columbia University, Master in International Affairs 

1978-1982: New York University, Bachelor in Philosophy


Work Experience

2024-Present: Full-time Adjunct Expert, International Business school, Zhejiang University

2016-2023: DBS China Trade, Cash, Custody Head

2010-2016: HSBC China, Trade Head 

2009: Global View Technology Development, Chief Financial Officer

2007-2009: Australia New Zealand Bank, Transaction Banking Asia Head 

2005-2007: Wachovia Bank, Asia OECD Trade Head

2002-2005: JPMorgan, Asia Trade Business Head

2001-2002: JPMorgan, Treasury Services Asia Strategy/Market Manager 

1999-2001: JPMorgan, Chase Greater China Strategy/Market Manager 

1996-1998: Citibank, Trade Product and Sales Head  

1993-1995: Citibank, Taiwan FI Correspondent Banking & Trade Product Head 

1988-1993: Bank of Boston, Trade Officer 

1987-1988: HFI CORPORATION, National Sales Manager


Research Interests

International Business

International Financial Practices


Teaching Courses

Intercultural Communication

Chinese Business Culture