Dr. Sascha Wollersheim, Ll.M.
About Dr. Sascha Wollersheim, Ll.M.
Dr. Sascha Wollersheim, LL.M., serves as the Head of Legal for the Americas at SAP Fioneer, bringing extensive legal expertise in banking and compliance. He has held various senior legal positions, including General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at ifb group, and has a comprehensive educational background in law and finance.
Current Role at SAP Fioneer
Dr. Sascha Wollersheim serves as the Head of Legal for the Americas at SAP Fioneer. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, he oversees legal matters and compliance for the organization within the Americas region.
Previous Experience at ifb group
Prior to his current role, Dr. Wollersheim worked at ifb group from 2014 to 2022. He held various positions including Director, Managing Director, and General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer. His tenure at ifb group spanned five years, during which he was based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Hoboken, New Jersey.
Legal Career at Bank Sarasin
Dr. Wollersheim served as the Head of Legal and Compliance at Bank Sarasin from 2008 to 2013. His responsibilities included managing legal and compliance issues for the bank during his five-year tenure.
Education and Specializations
Dr. Wollersheim has a comprehensive educational background in law. He achieved his Dr.iur. from Technische Universität Chemnitz, focusing on the comparison of Swiss and German supervisory authorities. He also holds a Master (LL.M.) in International Business and Tax Law from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and MCI Management Center Innsbruck. Additionally, he has specialized in Banking and Capital Markets Law, obtaining a qualification from Deutsche Anwalt Akademie.
Legal Qualifications and Certifications
Dr. Wollersheim is a fully qualified lawyer, having completed his Second State Examination in law. He also holds a Qualified Auditor certification for Cooperative Banks, which he achieved after studying auditing and German and European law on cooperatives. His legal education includes studies in various fields such as commercial law, tax law, and law of contracts.