As artificial intelligence reshapes the financial sector, it brings with it a new generation of risks—complex, fast-evolving, and often opaque. From synthetic fraud and algorithmic bias to regulatory uncertainty and systemic vulnerabilities, the adoption of AI in banking and financial services demands a fresh approach to risk governance.
This high-level event brings together leaders from government, regulation, industry, and technology to explore how Switzerland can lead in responsible AI adoption. Speakers from SIF, FINMA, UBS, and ___ will share insights on policy, supervision, implementation, and innovation.
The evening will conclude with a panel discussion, followed by networking and refreshments. Join us for an evening of insight, dialogue, and connection at the intersection of AI and financial risk.
Agenda
18:00 Name Tag Collection
18:30 Welcome & Opening Remarks (Sandro Schmid)
18:40 State Secretariat for International Finance SIF: AI & Financial Policy Outlook (Eszter Major)
18:50 FINMA: Supervising AI Risk (Yves Obrist)
19:10 UBS (Anna Schneebeli)
19:20 Panel Discussion, Audience Q&A (All)
19:35 Swiss Risk Award 2025 (Anton Seidel)
19:50 Closing Remarks (Sandro Schmid)
20:00 Networking Drinks (All)
21:00 End
Presenters
- Yves Obrist | CISA, Head Supervision of Non-Financial Risks & Operational Resilience at FINMA
Yves Obrist has extensive work experience in various roles in the finance industry. Yves started his career at Credit Suisse Group in 1995, where he completed an apprenticeship in banking and later worked as an Assistant Investment Fund Manager. In 2003, he joined EY in the assurance area of financial services and stayed there until 2008. Yves then joined the Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht FINMA, where he worked as a Specialist in banking supervision until 2011. Yves returned to Credit Suisse Group as a Vice President for one year before rejoining FINMA in 2012 as a Senior Risk Manager in Liquidity Risk Management. Yves later became the Group Head of Supervision of Operational, Cyber and IT Risks, and in June 2025, the Department Head of Supervision of Non-financial risks & Operational resilience.
Yves started his education at the University of Applied Sciences in Basel from 2000 to 2003. Yves obtained a degree as a Betriebsökonom FH with a focus on Accounting and Finance. From 2004 to 2007, he completed the Swiss Certified Accountant / Dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer program. In 2016, Yves obtained the CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor®) certification offered by ISACA.
- Eszter Major | Lawyer, State Secretariat for International Finance SIF
Eszter Major is an experienced legal professional with a strong background in financial regulation and international law. She currently works as a lawyer at the State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF), where she has been active since 2021. Previously, she held leadership positions at the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), including Team Manager and Senior Specialist. Eszter practiced law at Schellenberg Wittmer and her early career included contributions to the International Labour Organization. With over 15 years of expertise, she brings a broad and insightful perspective to financial and regulatory legal matters.
- Anna Schneebeli | Chief Model Risk Officer UBS
Anna Schneebeli is a senior risk executive with two decades of experience in quantitative risk and financial modelling. She currently serves as Chief Model Risk Officer at UBS, where she leads the global Model Risk Management and Control function. Since joining UBS in 2011, Anna has held leadership roles across Hong Kong, Singapore, and Zurich, shaping the firm’s approach to model governance and innovation. With the rise of AI and large language models, Anna has taken a leading role in developing UBS’s AI risk framework and governance. Her work includes rethinking model validation for generative and agentic AI, and advancing the integration of AI-assisted model validation into the firm’s control landscape.
The event will be introduced and moderated by Sandro Schmid, while Anton Seidel will present the Swiss Risk Award ceremony — both are Board Members of the Swiss Risk Association.
Swiss Risk Award 2025
The Swiss Risk Award is an annual award for outstanding contributions to risk management. This can be a project or product submitted by an individual or group/team.
The project must have been developed for the most part in Switzerland or for a company/institution with head office in CH. The winner or winning team receives a cash prize of CHF 2’500 and chance to present at a high-profile venue.
Flagship event
Flagship events are free public events. Established leaders present, discuss and answer questions from the audience. Followed by networking drinks.
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AI in Finance: Risk, Regulation, and Responsibility & Swiss Risk Award 2025
6. November 2025
18:30 - 21:00
Venue: University of Zurich AULA
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