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Transforming Uncertainty into Opportunity

The RiskOn event on September 13th – 14th, 2023 brings together experienced risk professionals with experts and talents from the University of Zurich ‘Master of Science UZH ETH in Quantitative Finance’ to co-create innovative solutions in the realm of risk management.

Academic Partner

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Master of Science UZH ETH in Quantitative Finance

Corporate Sponsors

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How does it work?

POINT OF DEPARTURE

In an era marked by global crises and digital transformation, businesses and banks face heightened risks, underscoring the need for robust and resilient risk management.

RULES AND MEASURES

Effective risk management identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks, safeguarding interests, depositors' funds, and building trust across stakeholders in banking.

Purpose

RiskON, guided by the University of Zurich and key partners, aims to inspire groundbreaking solutions in the realm of risk management in Switzerland.

Co-Create innovative solutions in 30h

Team up with other students, corporate partners, and industry experts to take part of the annual innovation challenge in risk management

1 Select Challenge

Select a challenge to tackle

2 Co-Create

In multiple ideation sessions you will adress problems faced by corporate partners and create a proof of concept / minimum viable product (MVP)

3 Win

Win cash prices up to CHF 1'600.- and get the chance to bring your idea further into reality

Challenges to tackle

What challenges speaks your interest?

Regulations change frequently

The landscape of financial regulations is constantly evolving, presenting challenges for institutions to integrate regulatory change applicable to them in a timely, efficient and effective manner in order to ensure compliance.

By choosing this challenge, you aim to develop adaptive strategies and systems to effectively manage the flux of regulatory changes, ensuring continued compliance and operational excellence.

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Operational resilience

The new FINMA Circular 2023/1 underscores the importance of operational resilience in financial institutions.

 

By choosing this challenge, you aim to develop strategies that strengthen operational resilience and ensure full compliance with the latest regulatory guidelines.

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Non-financial risks are currently among the top risks and need to be included as part of the bank’s risk appetite

The risk appetite enables not only the activities during normal periods of time but also includes buffers for absorbing losses during stressed situations.
The risk appetite should be based on clear actions, once defined level are reached.

By choosing this challenge, you aim to explore approaches for defining a risk appetite framework with focus on non-financial risks.

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Your Challenge
Challenges
Awards

Awards

2nd
CHF 800.- 
Exposure to Key Contacts
Certificate of Completion
1st 
CHF 1600.- 
Exposure to Key Contacts
Certificate of Completion

Jede Challenge wird doppelt besetzt. Der Gewinner erhält 1600.- der Verlierer 400.-

Jede Challenge wird doppelt besetzt. Der Gewinner erhält 1600.- der Verlierer 400.-

Two Days
 

Wednesday, 13.09.2023
Thursday, 14.09.2023
09:00 Start – Open End
09:00 Start Second Day
16:00 Pitches
18:00 Apero Riche
19:00 Award Ceremony
20:00 Afterparty 
Timetable

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR STUDENTS.

LIMITED SPACES.

Upload CV (Mandatory)

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