Andrea Luca Aerni

Andrea joined the State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) in March 2026 as Policy Advisor in the Markets and Innovation section. In this capacity, he monitors and analyzes economic, regulatory, and technical developments in artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud banking, electronic identity, and open finance, assessing their implications for the Swiss financial sector.

Prior to this role, Andrea served at the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA), where he held co-responsibility for the digital finance portfolio. He acted as the association's lead on digital assets and played a central role in shaping its positions on digital currencies.

Earlier in his career, Andrea held positions at a private bank in Hamburg, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), and the Swiss Business Hub GCC in Dubai, gaining broad international exposure across the private and public sectors.

Andrea holds a Master of Arts in International Relations and Governance and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, both from the University of St. Gallen (HSG).