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Anika Schumann

Dr. Anika Schumann

Lead for AI Risk, FINMA

Dr. Anika Schumann is Lead for AI Risk at FINMA, where she oversees the supervision of AI risks across the Swiss financial sector and contributes to the development of regulatory and supervisory approaches to emerging AI technologies. She also helps shape international practice on AI in finance through her engagement with organizations such as the IAIS and the Financial Stability Board (FSB). Prior to joining FINMA, she held leadership and research roles at IBM Research in Europe and the United States, focusing on natural language processing, explainable AI, predictive analytics, and strategic research partnerships. Her work has been recognized through publications at leading AI conferences, including AAAI and IJCAI, as well as invited talks, awards, and scientific advisory roles.