Dr. Andreas J. Zimmermann

DR. ANDREAS J. ZIMMERMANN is a seasoned economist and advisor with extensive expertise in financial regulation, risk management, and macroeconomic policy. Since 2003, he has operated as an independent advisor through Finmetris, offering strategic counsel to banks and financial institutions across Europe, Asia, and Switzerland. His work centers on implementing and evaluating regulatory frameworks such as Basel III and CRD IV, developing digital investment platforms, and designing risk-adjusted credit models. He has led consulting teams, spearheaded credit risk turnarounds, and advised major banks on capital and regulatory issues, portfolio modeling, and macroeconomic stress testing.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Zimmermann held leadership roles at Credit Suisse and KPMG Consulting, where he developed and validated credit and market risk models, contributed to operational risk frameworks, and conducted extensive audits and system evaluations. He also served as a professor and advisor to the Swiss Federal Government on stabilization and pension policies, while maintaining a strong academic presence with a focus on macroeconomics, econometrics, and monetary economics. His education includes a Ph.D. and State Doctorate from the University of Zürich, with visiting

scholar positions at Harvard and Rochester University.