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Stefan Mäder

Chief Financial Officer, BENDURA BANK AG

Role & Institution

Stefan Mäder serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Member of the Executive Board of BENDURA BANK AG, a fully licensed boutique private bank headquartered in Gamprin-Bendern, Principality of Liechtenstein.

In his role, he oversees Accounting, Controlling, and Reporting, as well as several key Operations functions. He is responsible for ensuring the bank’s sound financial management and contributes significantly to its strategic development, financial stability, and long-term resilience. Combining extensive financial expertise with strong governance capabilities, Stefan operates at the intersection of operational excellence and strategic leadership.

Professional Background

Stefan Mäder brings many years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. He combines profound expertise in finance and accounting with a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, banking operations, and corporate governance. Through his work as an auditor in Switzerland, he has also gained extensive knowledge of the Swiss banking sector and its regulatory environment.

  • Began his professional career with two Swiss cantonal banks.
  • Worked as an auditor specialising in financial services at a leading international Big Four audit and advisory firm.
  • Joined BENDURA BANK AG in 2009, initially serving as Head of Accounting & Controlling.
  • Appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Member of the Executive Board in 2017.

Over the course of his tenure, he has played a key role in strengthening the bank’s financial framework, governance structures, and operational efficiency, supporting BENDURA BANK AG’s continued growth as an internationally active private bank.

Qualifications

  • Swiss Certified Public Accountant
  • Degree in Business Administration (FH)
  • Swiss Board Diploma, Swiss Board School

Areas of Expertise

  • Financial management and controlling in banking
  • Financial accounting and regulatory reporting
  • Banking operations and middle- and back-office functions
  • Audit, governance, and regulatory requirements
  • Organisational effectiveness and management structures
  • Strategic leadership and collaboration with boards and committees
  • Liechtenstein as an international financial centre and its regulatory framework