Chapter Meeting

Quantum Computing Applications in Quantum Finance Algorithm Development

March 19, 2026 5:30 PM | Switzerland Chapter | In-Person

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March 19, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

In-Person

UBS, Uetlibergstrasse 231, Zurich, 8045

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Zurich Chapter: Quantum computing technologies are developing rapidly. This session will introduce quantum computing and Qiskit, the IBM Quantum roadmap toward fault‑tolerant systems by 2029, and examine cryptographic risks and mitigations. The speakers will also explore how quantum‑enhanced optimisation, using quantum annealing, variational algorithms, and hybrid solvers, can address the scaling limits of classical financial models. Focusing on portfolio construction, risk allocation, and stress testing, the discussion will highlight how quantum methods improve scenario exploration, tail‑risk detection, and regulatory readiness under high‑dimensional uncertainty.

The speakers will explore the following key themes:

  • Quantum computing’s transition from theory to practical timelines
  • Quantum enhanced optimisation addresses limits of classical financial models
  • Quantum methods strengthen risk management and supervisory readiness

Agenda

5:30 – 6:00 pm: Registration 

6:00 – 6:10 pm: Welcome remarks 

6:10 –7:30 pm: Presentation/Panel discussion with Audience Q&A 

7:30 – 8:30 pm: Networking reception

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Topics: Financial Markets, Model Risk, Innovation

Speakers

Achille Yomi

Achille Yomi

Co-Founder and CEO, ScenarioX
Achille Yomi

Achille Yomi

Co-Founder and CEO, ScenarioX

Achille Yomi is Co-Founder and CEO of ScenarioX, a Swiss-based company delivering quantum-enhanced, scenario-based simulation and advanced risk analytics to support banks in stress testing, capital planning, and balance-sheet resilience. He has over 19 years of experience in treasury, stress testing, and regulatory risk across leading global financial institutions.

Prior to founding ScenarioX, Achille was Executive Director and Head of Stress Testing at Standard Chartered, where he led group-wide enterprise stress testing and ICAAP exercises, including Bank of England scenarios, and oversaw model governance and regulatory engagement. He also led the development of the analytics platform supporting the bank’s LIBOR transition program.

Earlier in his career, Achille held senior risk roles at HSBC in Singapore and Geneva, focusing on stress testing, market risk, ALM, and balance-sheet optimization. He holds the FRM and CQF certifications and academic degrees from UC Berkeley, emlyon business school, and East China University.
Dr. Daniel J. Egger

Dr. Daniel J. Egger

Senior Research Scientist, IBM Research Europe
Dr. Daniel J. Egger

Dr. Daniel J. Egger

Senior Research Scientist, IBM Research Europe

Dr. Daniel J. Egger is a Senior Research Scientist working at IBM Quantum, IBM Research Europe – Zurich. His research focuses on the control of quantum computers, integrating them in modern software stacks, and on the practical applications of quantum algorithms in finance, optimization, and natural sciences. Dr. Egger joined IBM in 2016. From 2014 to 2016 he worked in the asset management industry as a risk manager. He earned a PhD in theoretical physics in 2014 for his work on quantum simulations and optimal control of quantum computers based on superconducting qubits.

Chapter Directors

Alessandro Mauro, FRM
Director - Head of Risk department, BGN

Jing Lue Gramespacher
Head of Methodology and Governance for Market and Liquidity Risk, Credit Suisse Switzerland AG

Committee Members

Thierry Schnyder
Head of Risk Assessment, Bank for International Settlements – BIS

Savvas Stampolloglou
Group Data Management Product Manager, UBS AG

Alexandros Sanos
Global Director Sales Strategy & Execution, Commodities, Refinitiv

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