Swiss Fintech Director / Swiss Fintech NED
I act as a Swiss fintech director, Swiss fintech non‑executive director and local resident director for SRO‑registered and FINMA‑supervised fintech, payments, e‑commerce and crypto firms, representing them before VQF, FINMA, banks, tax authorities and other Swiss institutions.
I'm the founder of Inflective Partners. Alongside our advisory practice, I take on a small number of personal Non-Executive Director mandates each year.
Swiss Fintech Director and Non‑Executive Board Member
I act as a Swiss‑based Director and Non‑Executive Board Member for fintech and financial services companies operating in or from Switzerland, including SRO‑registered entities and firms supervised by FINMA.
For international founders, having a locally rooted, multilingual Director who understands both Switzerland and the broader European regulatory landscape can de‑risk market entry and strengthen your governance from day one.
Local representative for SRO‑registered and FINMA‑supervised firms
I have hands‑on experience with structures where a Swiss resident director leads a financial services entity that is registered as an SRO, and that must coordinate closely with SRO bodies, FINMA, banks, tax authorities and auditors.
I can support your company to:
Act as local representative or director for your Swiss financial services entity.
Sign contracts, agreements and regulatory correspondence on behalf of the company, in line with board mandates.
Maintain ongoing dialogue with SROs, FINMA and other supervisory authorities, ensuring that changes in organisation, ownership or activity are reported correctly.
Coordinate with auditors, accountants and banking partners so the Swiss entity remains in good standing.
Fintech, payments, crypto and e‑commerce focus
My background spans fintech, payments, e‑commerce and crypto‑adjacent business models, with knowledge of how Swiss regulations interact with EU and UK frameworks in these sectors.
I understand how product design, compliance obligations and operational set‑up must work together to satisfy both commercial objectives and supervisory expectations in Switzerland’s principle‑based regulatory environment.
Founder, technologist and commercial sparring partner
Beyond regulation and governance, I bring lived founder experience in building fintech products and technology. I understand the realities of roadmap trade‑offs, architecture choices and the complexity of scaling platforms in regulated environments.
I am able to:
Challenge and support your product and technology leadership as a peer, not just as a distant board member.
Contribute meaningfully on GTM strategy, pricing, partnerships and international expansion.
Add value on fundraising strategy, investor communication and preparing for strategic exits.
Multilingual, internationally credible board presence
Fluent in English, German (& Swiss German / Schwyzerdütsch!), French, Russian and Serbian, I engage effectively with international founders, investors, regulators and banking partners.
This allows me to represent your Swiss fintech credibly in cross‑border negotiations, regulatory discussions and banking relationships, helping to bridge any cultural or language gaps.
Governance, risk and international expansion
Alongside my Swiss regulatory experience, I bring the broader Non‑Executive Director toolkit: strategic oversight, governance, risk management and financial literacy, as well as experience of fundraising and exits in growth‑stage fintech businesses.
For companies looking to expand activities into Switzerland or to use Swiss entities as a base for European operations, I can join as a Director or NED to help structure the right governance, regulatory and banking set‑up from the start.
Prior executive and current NED experience
I have previously served as an Executive Director and currently serve as a Non‑Executive Director, bringing a practical understanding of how boards and executive teams can work together at their best.
For fintech boards looking to strengthen governance, de‑risk regulatory pathways and accelerate growth in payments, I can join as a Non‑Executive Director or board advisor, typically on a part‑timeor 1‑to‑2‑days‑per‑month basis.
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→ What are the biggest strategic decisions you're facing?
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→ How do we structure the engagement to match your needs?