Operational Risk Breakfast Roundtable Series

A Bi-Annual Forum for Swiss Financial Services Experts to Share Challenges

Our recent interactions within the Operational Risk Community within Switzerland have highlighted a need for financial services risk experts to come together and share their experiences and challenges in an informal and safe environment. With that in mind, we are starting a bi-annual ongoing Operational Risk Breakfast Roundtable Series, where we will discuss the Operational Risk of the Future

Together we want to:

Share experiences and good practices
Discuss current issues and developments
Generate new ideas for the future

Operational Risk Breakfast Seminar on Geopolitical Risks in Financial Services

PwC is organizing a Breakfast Seminar on Geopolitical Risks in Financial Services on 16th June, bringing together industry leaders and experts supported by panelists from business and academia to discuss how geopolitical risks are influencing financial risk governance frameworks for banks and insurance companies.

In today’s unpredictable global landscape, financial institutions must respond to the challenges posed by geopolitical events and uncertain outlook that is going to confront us seemingly for the next few years. This seminar will offer a platform for risk professionals in the financial services sector to examine emerging risks and explore actionable strategies for navigating geopolitical volatility.

Moderation

Alexandra Burns, Partner, Leader Financial Services Risk Consulting & Internal Audit, PwC

Speakers

Reto Föllmi, Professor of International Economics, University of St. Gallen
Dr. Jean-Marc Rickli, Head of Global and Emerging Risks, GCSP
Brian Wilson, Managing Director, Geopolitical and Sanctions Risk at UBS
Patrick Saner, Head Macro Strategy, Swiss Re
Christoph Eibl, CEO Tiberius Group

Key discussion points will include:

Integrating Geopolitical Risk into Core Risk Governance Frameworks and making geopolitical risk management an firmwide integrated topic rather than a board room exclusive
Identifying Emerging Risks from Global Events (e.g., trade tensions, regional conflicts, policy shifts)
Mitigation Strategies and Best Practices for Reducing Geopolitical Risk Exposure

This seminar offers an exclusive opportunity to connect with industry peers, share insights, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of financial risk management.

Participant Profile: Focused on Financial Services firms in Switzerland, participants include