Volkmar Ritter - Member of the Board of Directors

Q: Where is Volkmar based?

Volkmar is based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Volkmar speak?

Volkmar speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Volkmar have?

Volkmar has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Volkmar has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 2 months . Note that Volkmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Volkmar's latest experience?

Volkmar's most recent position is Member of the Board of Directors at FMA (Financial Market Authority) Liechtenstein .

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

In recent years, Volkmar has worked for FMA (Financial Market Authority) Liechtenstein , University of Liechtenstein , and BICon Est. .

Q: Which industries is Volkmar most experienced in?

Volkmar is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology (IT) , and Education . Volkmar also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas is Volkmar most experienced in?

Volkmar is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning . Volkmar also has some experience in Finance , Research and Development (R&D) , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Volkmar worked in recently?

Volkmar has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology (IT) , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Volkmar worked in recently?

Volkmar has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Finance , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Member of the Board of Directors

FMA (Financial Market Authority) Liechtenstein

Chairman Digital Strategy Committee
Member of the Board of Directors «Anstalt zur Finanzierung finanzmarktstabilisierender Massnahmen»

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 2 months

Lecturer

University of Liechtenstein

Strategies in a digital world
Digital innovation
Digital transformation
FinTech / WealthTech business models
Blockchain / DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

Jan 2016 - Dec 2020

5 years

Co-Founder

Software Bakery GmbH

Development and establishment of a DApp (Decentralized App) in the social media sector and a related blockchain-based ecosystem (DAO)
Responsible for strategy, business model, community management, and operations

Jan 2001 - Present

25 years 2 months

Senior Consultant / Founder & Owner

BICon Est.

Business strategy: Development of value proposition, product offering, and pricing for a new bank
Business strategy: Digitalization strategy for several financial institutions: development and coaching
Business strategy: Mobile & eBanking strategy
Business strategy: Business case for crypto trading/custody
Business strategy: Strategy development for investments & portfolio management department
Business strategy: Strategy development and implementation for portfolio management department
Asset management: Numerous projects (>10) in investment reporting, performance contribution & attribution, and risk measurement & analysis
Asset management: Various projects (>5) in investment controlling
Asset management: Projects (3) in ESG / SDG data management and analysis
Asset management: Multiple projects (>5) in process and system automation for investment process execution
Asset management: New investment strategies & asset classes: business, implementation, IT, and reporting aspects
Asset management: GIPS (Global Investment Performance Standards): definitions, processes, data preparation, system implementation, and verification support
Client management: Various projects (>5) in mobile & eBanking
Client management: Various projects (>5) in MiFID: cost transparency, loss thresholds, and appropriateness/suitability testing
Client management: Several projects (>3) implementing advisory/investment proposal tools
Client management: Mandate software (2): requirements definition and system evaluation
Client management: Internet portals (2): concept and project management for implementation
Avaloq banking system: Broad experience (>20 projects) across portfolio management, investment performance, client reporting, e-banking, MiFID, and securities master data
Portfolio management systems: Numerous projects (>5): requirements definition, evaluation, project management
CRM systems: Several projects (>3): requirements definition, evaluation, project management
IT / data strategy & architecture: IT strategy and architecture: development and coaching
IT / data strategy & architecture: Functional design and project management for implementation of a microservice architecture for intraday pricing
IT / data strategy & architecture: Governance, organization, process and IT target architecture for financial information
IT / data strategy & architecture: Functional design of an asset management data warehouse
IT / data strategy & architecture: Evaluation of a core banking system

Aug 2000 - Sep 2001

1 year 2 months

Head of IT Strategy and Projects

LGT Capital Management

Led a software development team for asset management systems
Project management and business analysis for portfolio management system implementation

Feb 1999 - Jul 2000

1 year 6 months

Project Manager

LGT Bank in Liechtenstein

CRM processes and systems: system evaluation, project management, and business analysis
Evaluation of core banking system: member of the core team

Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

3 years

Consultant in the Business Unit Financial Institutions

IMG

IT strategy project: responsible for assessing IT strategy, organization, architecture, application landscape, and project portfolio for a retail bank
IT portfolio management/controlling at a private bank
Multi-channel management at a major bank

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (29 years), Information Technology (25 years), Education (7 years), and Media and Entertainment (5 years).

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Education

Media and Entertainment

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (29 years), Project Management (29 years), Strategy (28 years), Finance (25 years), Research and Development (7 years), and Customer Service (5 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Finance

Research and Development

Customer Service

Skills

Financial Services Strategies In A Digital World
Digital Innovations At Financial Services Providers And Asset Managers
Investment Process: Structuring, Automated Implementation, And Measurement
Investment Performance / Risk Measurement, Contribution, And Attribution
Investment Controlling
Client & Investment Reporting
Financial Instruments: Modelling, Master Data, Valuation, Prices And Key Figures
Front-office & Advisory Processes In Private Banking
It / Data Strategy & Architecture

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1996

University of St. Gallen (HSG)

lic. oec. HSG · Information and Technology Management · St. Gallen, Switzerland

Oct 1989 - Jun 1991

AKAD Zürich

Matura Typus C · Zürich, Switzerland

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Volkmar based?

Volkmar is based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Volkmar speak?

Volkmar speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Volkmar have?

Volkmar has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Volkmar has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 2 months. Note that Volkmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Volkmar be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Volkmar would be well-suited for roles such as: Member of the Board of Directors, Lecturer, Co-Founder.

What is Volkmar's latest experience?

Volkmar's most recent position is Member of the Board of Directors at FMA (Financial Market Authority) Liechtenstein.

What companies has Volkmar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Volkmar has worked for FMA (Financial Market Authority) Liechtenstein, University of Liechtenstein, and BICon Est..

Which industries is Volkmar most experienced in?

Volkmar is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Education. Volkmar also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Volkmar most experienced in?

Volkmar is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Strategy and Planning. Volkmar also has some experience in Finance, Research and Development (R&D), and Customer Service.

Which industries has Volkmar worked in recently?

Volkmar has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Education.

Which business areas has Volkmar worked in recently?

Volkmar has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Finance, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Volkmar's education?

Volkmar holds a Master in Information and Technology Management from University of St. Gallen (HSG).

What is the availability of Volkmar?

Volkmar is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Volkmar?

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