Elias Hofstetter
About Elias Hofstetter
Elias Hofstetter serves as the Associate Director of Digital Banking Security at UBS, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in IT security and consulting, having held positions at Yakondi.com, Accenture, and Deloitte Switzerland.
Work at UBS
Elias Hofstetter has been serving as Associate Director in Digital Banking Security at UBS since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the security measures for digital banking services. His experience in the financial sector contributes to the development of secure banking solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Hofstetter's tenure at UBS spans four years, during which he has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving digital security protocols.
Previous Experience in IT Security
Prior to his current role, Elias Hofstetter co-founded Yakondi.com, where he worked as IT Security from 2019 to 2020. His responsibilities included overseeing security measures and developing strategies to protect digital assets. Before Yakondi.com, he worked at Accenture as a Security Consultant from 2018 to 2020, where he provided security solutions to clients in the Zürich area. His experience in these roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of IT security challenges.
Consulting Background at Deloitte
Elias Hofstetter has a notable background in risk advisory consulting, having worked at Deloitte Switzerland. He served as a Consultant in Risk Advisory from 2015 to 2016 and later as a Senior Consultant from 2016 to 2018. During his time at Deloitte, he focused on identifying and mitigating risks for clients, enhancing their operational resilience. His consulting experience has contributed to his expertise in security and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Elias Hofstetter studied at Fachhochschule St.Gallen, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with a major in business informatics from 2012 to 2015. He also completed his Kaufmännische Berufsmaturität at KBS Glarus from 2008 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both business and information technology, which supports his current role in digital banking security.
Early Career Experience
Before entering the IT security field, Elias Hofstetter gained experience as a Customer Service Representative at Digitec Galaxus AG from 2012 to 2015. He also completed an apprenticeship as Kaufmann at Tridonic from 2008 to 2011. These early roles helped him develop essential skills in customer service and business operations, which are valuable in his current position.