Swiss Risk Association

The Swiss Risk Association (SRA) is a non-profit organisation and open forum for risk management and financial engineering. Through events, discussions and knowledge transfer, the SRA strengthens Switzerland's position as a financial competence centre.

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Know Risk, Know Fun

Risk is not bad, Risk is not good. Risk is a fact. Embrace it. Understand it. Manage it. And Enjoy Life.

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Flagship Events

Established Leaders present emerging and evolving risk topics
Leaders engage in a panel discussion and answer questions from the audience. Free public event, followed by a networking cocktail, at the University of Zurich.
Access: Public
Price: Free

Risk Dinner

Combines education and networking with a relaxing dinner
Distinguished keynote speakers inspire the discussions during dinner. We are planning 5 Swiss Risk Dinners taking place in La Bottega di Mario, Carlton.
Access: Public
Price: CHF 130.- (110.- for members)

Chapter Discussions

Small groups of risk professionals exchange thoughts and test ideas
Each chapter has 2-3 annual chapter meetings. Chapters are FinTech, Model Risk, Operational Risk, Reg. Developments, Risk Appetite Frameworks, Stress Testing.
Access: Member Only
Price: Free

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  • Access to 15 exclusive “member only” events (e.g. chapter events)
  • Access to restricted web-content of past events
  • Reduced price for “Swiss Risk Dinner”
  • Be invited to our annual Member Party.
  • Annual Membership Fee is CHF 100.-.

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Risk Chapters

The SRA offers discussions on various risk management topics – called chapters. Join our chapter events:  small groups with similar interests meet to learn, exchange thoughts and share best practises. All chapters are led by experts offering up-to-date presentations and panel discussions.

Chapter events and access to past presentations is available for members only.

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  • Keep yourself up-to-date
  • Discuss recent developments
  • Test some of your ideas
  • Agree on best practice
  • Help setting standards
  • Network with risk professionals

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Risk Award

Who will be the next Swiss Risk Manager of the Year?
Maybe you. If you – or someone you know – has demonstrated excellence and outstanding achievements in risk management you should register now for the Swiss Risk Award and find out.

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Next Events

Chapter Event - Risk Analytics and Models
Access: Members

Prof. Dr. Barış Sürücü

Karl Ruloff

Explainable AI

2. December 2019 18:00 - 19:30 ZKB Atrium

Artificial intelligence (AI) approaches are powerful. But there is a risk that results are misinterpreted or misused. How can "explainability" be achieved for complex models?…

Prof. Dr. Barış Sürücü Middle East Technical University
Karl Ruloff Senior Manager, FS Risk - Quant and Analytics Services at EY
  • Free Member Ticket 0 (CHF)
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Chapter Event - Risk Analytics and Models
Access: Members

Belinda Bates

Robert Sadleir

Sylvain Coutu

Sustainable models – how to make future generations stakeholders today

16. January 2020 18:30 - 20:00 University Zurich (Rämistrasse 71, Ground floor, KOL-E-18)

How do we measure the impact of present day decision making on future generations? Who could use such tools and how to implement the approach…

Belinda Bates Manager - Quant & Analytics at EY
Robert Sadleir Economist and Founder of IVHL
Sylvain Coutu Head of Innovation Special Lines at Swiss Re
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Flagship Event
Access: Public

Dr. Beat Hodel

Prof. Dr. Alexander Wagner

Tanya König

Governance in Financial Institutions – Opportunities and Risks

22. January 2020 18:30 - 20:00 University Zurich AULA

Corporate governance is both a success factor and a risk factor for financial institutions. This event addresses the management and mitigation of behavioral, compliance, and…

Dr. Beat Hodel Former CRO Raiffeisen Switzerland
Prof. Dr. Alexander Wagner Professor of Finance at the University of Zurich, SFI Senior Chair
Tanya König Presenter “Out & About” & Digital Producer at CNNMoney Switzerland
  • Free Public Ticket 0 (CHF)
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Chapter Event - Regulatory Developments
Access: Members

Jens Gyger

The Principle of Proportionality in Insurance Supervision

28. January 2020 18:30 - 20:00 University Zurich (Rämistrasse 71, 1st floor, KOL-F-117)

FINMA addresses the Governance and Qualitative Risk Management Requirements for Small and Medium-Sized Insurers.

Jens Gyger Head of qualitative risk management in the Insurance division of FINMA
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