Urs Bischof

Urs Bischof is a highly experienced risk management professional currently serving as Chief Risk Officer at Berner Kantonalbank AG since July 2020. Prior to this role, Urs held several significant positions, including Advisor at the Swiss National Bank from March 2015 to July 2020, and Partner at Ernst & Young Ltd. focusing on financial services risk from 2012 to 2015. Urs has a strong academic background, with a PhD in Economics/Finance from the University of Zurich and a Certified Board Member qualification from Rochester-Bern Executive Programs. Additional experience includes leadership roles at FINMA, teaching positions at the University of Zurich and the University of Applied Sciences, and management at SIX Telekurs and ECOFIN Data Model Ltd. Throughout the career, Urs has demonstrated expertise in regulatory frameworks, risk management, and strategic financial advisory.