Tomas Hundegger - Senior Advisor

Q: Where is Tomas based?

Tomas is based in Altendorf, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Tomas speak?

Tomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Croatian (Advanced), Czech (Elementary), French (Elementary), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Tomas have?

Tomas has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Tomas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Tomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tomas's latest experience?

Tomas's most recent position is Senior Advisor at Private Equity company .

Q: What companies has Tomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tomas has worked for Private Equity company , Swiss Airport , German manufacturer equipment & systems , FinTech private markets / alternative investments , and Japanese Conglomerate .

Q: Which industries is Tomas most experienced in?

Tomas is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Professional Services , and Insurance . Tomas also has some experience in Transportation and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Tomas most experienced in?

Tomas is most experienced in business areas like Audit , Finance , and Operations . Tomas also has some experience in Information Technology , Legal , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Tomas worked in recently?

Tomas has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Transportation , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Tomas worked in recently?

Tomas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Audit , and Legal .

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Altendorf, Switzerland

Experience

Oct 2024 - Mar 2026

1 year 6 months

Senior Advisor

Private Equity company

Support the client in the business integration: technical project management of design & roll out of Corporate Governance & Sox framework / controls for purchase to pay, record to report, procure to pay, order to cash and hire to retire with focus integration of approx. 30 lines of businesses on Business & IT level
Setup of an Audit & Assurance function & support Finance & HR department with business integration
Designing and prepare roll-out for: IT Access Management, SoD, ITAC and ITGC
Establish a Risk Framework (ERM) / Process, introduce risk assessments across the Business, IT and Management
Establish Compliance function with design and rollout of Whistleblower, ABC, CoC, Fraud and Risk Management framework, ESG, ABC, AML, Sanction

Apr 2024 - Jun 2025

1 year 3 months

Switzerland

Information Security Governance

Swiss Airport

Analysis of the current ISMS Governance and define the ISMS Policy framework / structure upon NIS2, KRITIS, ISO27001/2, COBIT, ISA
Develop a strategic ISMS Process Overview to rollout the ISMS processes in the company
Develop with internal stakeholders the Cyber Incident Response Management Governance & Process
Develop the Policy basis for ISMS Asset Management, Physical Security, HR Lifecycle, Security Incident Management
Perform Program support tasks and reporting for the ISO

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Senior Advisor

German manufacturer equipment & systems

Align Finance and newly setup Compliance function in strategic activities
Manage Project Financial Compliance: Money Laundering, ICT Transactions, Banking & Payments Services, Insurance, Subsidies & Grants, Asset Misuse, Financial Reporting and Capital Markets
Perform Gap-Analysis, design policies & business processes per theme cluster, coach internal staff with implementation

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Senior Advisor

FinTech private markets / alternative investments

Create transparency with setup of Operating Model
Introduce Risk & Compliance Governance, Business & IT processes and regular trainings
Ensure SOC certification

Oct 2019 - Jun 2024

4 years 9 months

Senior Advisor

Japanese Conglomerate

Implemented corporate governance framework with a strong policy policy structure and Business Model
Optimize Business & IT processes and perform internal outsourcing for cost efficiency
Run Internal Audit department and setup strong Business & IT processes & SOX control environment
Implemented Risk and Compliance management processes improving risk assessment & monitoring accuracy
Established Audit Committees to strengthen oversight & accountability
Led technical project manager - IT security framework (ISMS) and GDPR implementations with the CIO

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

3 years

Senior Advisor

Private Equity, Family Office, FinTech

Setup Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance for FinTech’s
Manage the process to receive regulatory licenses
Structure and implement Finance department, reporting structures and internal business processes

Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

2 years

Switzerland

Interim CRO Switzerland & Strategic Projects

Sberbank (CH) AG

Implemented Investment Banking & Trade Finance departments and stabilized business-as-usual activities
Run project to fully implement IT environment supporting the IB & Trade Finance department (aligning Business with IT processes, ITAC, ITGC, Access Management, SOC)
Improved governance and monitoring systems strengthening regulatory compliance
Supported regulatory projects (MiFID II, Outsourcing, Operational Risk, BCM, Compliance onboarding...) and reporting to board enhancing transparency
Run regulatory process to gain security dealer license

Sep 2013 - Sep 2015

2 years 1 month

Zürich, Switzerland

Risk and Regulation

Deloitte AG

Led multimillion advisory projects relocating global markets business from Moscow to Switzerland with the whole Business & IT streams managed (Sberbank)
Design BPO Framework for a multinational company for cost efficiency
Advised on regulatory and risk compliance for international banking clients
Supported M&A due diligence focusing on risk, compliance, and IT integration
Designed finance and compliance structures for new company setups
Supported banking, asset management & security dealer license regulatory processes

Jan 2010 - Sep 2013

3 years 9 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Head Strategy and Operations FS, Head Risk Management

KPMG AG

Built teams and secured client relationships in financial and corporate sectors
Designed & implemented Target Operating Model for IT wealth management platform and optimised business & IT processes
Co-sourcing of Internal Audit function and perform various audit mandates
Designed risk management processes and enhanced regulatory reporting
Led cost reduction and data governance framework initiatives

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

4 years

Head Governance, Risk and Control

AXA Group

Led Solvency II implementation across group (22 subsidiaries) enhancing regulatory compliance
Managed governance and process frameworks increasing risk transparency
Directed global initiatives on risk, finance, and regulatory controls
Implemented data governance and quality frameworks improving data integrity

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Insurance, Transportation, and Manufacturing.

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Insurance

Transportation

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Audit, Finance, Operations, Information Technology, Legal, and Project Management.

Audit

Finance

Operations

Information Technology

Legal

Project Management

Summary

Experienced Risk and Compliance Leader with over 20 years of success driving governance, regulatory adherence, and risk management across financial and industrial sectors. Proven track record in designing and implementing enterprise risk management frameworks, leading regulatory change programs, and establishing resilient control environments. Hands-on strategist focused on integrating company goals with external regulatory requirements in the most effective and compliant manner.

Skills

Last 10 Years An Independent Business Consultant In Financial Service & Industrial Sector.
Regulatory Compliant Setup And Implementations Of Outsourcing Frameworks (Incl. Bpo).
Gained Broad Governance, Risk And Compliance Implementation Tooling’s And Approaches (Erm, Oprisk, Risk Governance, Compliance).
Regulatory Change Specialist Used To Work With Regulators, Internal And External Auditors.
Regulatory Experience In Finma, Fma, Fca, Bafin, Difc/dfsa.
Specialized In Creating Transparency, M&a, Due Diligence, Cost Efficiency, Restructuring, Carve Out And Wind Down.
25 Years Of Lean Six Sigma Line Function And Project Experience.
Building Up Various Financial Service Subsidiaries: Trade Finance, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Asset Management, Insurance Captive From The Scratch.
It Security (Nis2, Iso 27001, Dora, Nist 2.0 And Gdpr Implementation Benchmark).
Esg And Csrd Design And Implementation Experience.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Croatian

Advanced

Czech

Elementary

French

Elementary

...and 1 more

Education

Oct 1997 - Jun 2002

University of Freiburg

Diploma in Economics · Economist · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Oct 1993 - Jun 1996

Baden-Wuerttembergische Bank AG

Bank Clerk · Konstanz, Germany

Certifications & licenses

TISAX – ISMS (ISO 27001)

GDPR (ISO 27701)

ISO 9001 Quality Management

Six Sigma Black Belt

Certified Risk Manager (ISO 3100)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Banking and Finance 12.5 y

Avg length 2 y 4 m

Longest experience 4 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Switzerland)

Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Advisor, Information Security Governance, Interim CRO Switzerland & Strategic Projects

Main industries Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Insurance

Main business areas Audit, Finance, Operations

Qualifications

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Tomas based?

Tomas is based in Altendorf, Switzerland.

What languages does Tomas speak?

Tomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Croatian (Advanced), Czech (Elementary), French (Elementary), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Tomas have?

Tomas has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Tomas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Tomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Advisor, Information Security Governance, Interim CRO Switzerland & Strategic Projects.

What is Tomas's latest experience?

Tomas's most recent position is Senior Advisor at Private Equity company.

What companies has Tomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tomas has worked for Private Equity company, Swiss Airport, German manufacturer equipment & systems, FinTech private markets / alternative investments, and Japanese Conglomerate.

Which industries is Tomas most experienced in?

Tomas is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Insurance. Tomas also has some experience in Transportation and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Tomas most experienced in?

Tomas is most experienced in business areas like Audit, Finance, and Operations. Tomas also has some experience in Information Technology, Legal, and Project Management.

Which industries has Tomas worked in recently?

Tomas has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Transportation, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Tomas worked in recently?

Tomas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Audit, and Legal.

What is Tomas's education?

Tomas attended University of Freiburg for Economist.

Does Tomas have any certificates?

Tomas has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: TISAX – ISMS (ISO 27001), GDPR (ISO 27701), and ISO 9001 Quality Management.

What is the availability of Tomas?

Tomas will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Tomas?

Tomas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.