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AI Risk & Transformation consulting

Mitigate risks, ensure compliance and secure AI systems with our tailored governance, security and model validation services.

As AI technologies reshape industries, organizations in Switzerland face unique challenges in managing risks, meeting regulatory requirements, and deploying AI responsibly. With a rapidly evolving landscape and stringent compliance standards, Swiss companies must navigate complex ethical, operational and technical considerations. 

Our AI Risk & Compliance Consulting services help organizations navigate this complex terrain by addressing ethical, operational, and technical challenges head-on.

We provide bespoke solutions to assess risks, establish robust governance frameworks and ensure ongoing oversight of AI systems – all in compliance with Swiss regulations and industry standards. Whether you need to enhance security, validate AI models or maintain compliance with Switzerland’s high standards, we provide expert guidance to foster innovation and safeguard your organization’s reputation.

Matthias Bossardt

Partner, Head of Cyber & Digital Risk Consulting

KPMG Switzerland

Why KPMG services?

  • Tailored Insights and Solutions

    We combine industry-specific expertise with an understanding of unique business risks, offering tailored, actionable strategies for designing, deploying and scaling AI solutions ethically and confidently.

  • Industry Leadership and Recognition

    KPMG is recognized by analysts as a leader in AI, machine learning, data analytics, cybersecurity and risk management, ensuring we deliver cutting-edge and reliable solutions.

  • Unmatched Expertise in Trusted AI

    With in-depth experience in regulation, risk, security, and privacy, we bring proven capabilities to navigate the complexities of AI responsibly and securely.

  • Global Alliances and Advanced Technology Access

    Through strategic partnerships and early access to innovations such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure OpenAI Service, we deliver enterprise-grade solutions with agility, enhancing client engagements and accelerating digital transformation.

Understanding client struggles & addressing key pain points

Uncertainty in identifying AI risks

Many organizations struggle to identify and address AI-related risks, whether in data quality, algorithmic bias, or compliance with global and local regulations. This uncertainty can lead to operational inefficiencies and regulatory challenges, undermining trust and innovation. 

Our comprehensive AI risk assessment services are designed to uncover vulnerabilities throughout the lifecycle of your AI systems, providing actionable insights to mitigate potential issues. By tailoring our assessments to your specific industry and operations, we help identify unique risks and develop targeted strategies. 

We also ensure that your AI models comply with current industry standards and emerging regulations, protecting your organization’s reputation and building trust in your AI initiatives.

Lack of robust AI governance and security

The absence of a structured governance framework and secure development practices often exposes organizations to operational inefficiencies and heightened risks. Without clear guidelines and protections in place, AI initiatives can stall, leaving businesses vulnerable to errors, compliance breaches and security threats. 

Our AI Risk Transformation services address these challenges by establishing robust governance structures, ensuring secure model development and preparing your organization for scalable AI deployment. We design governance frameworks tailored to your unique business objectives and ensure seamless integration into existing operations. 

In addition, we provide expert guidance on secure development protocols and on implementing measures so as to prevent vulnerabilities and enhance the resilience of your AI systems.

Ineffective AI monitoring and assurance

AI systems often suffer from inadequate monitoring after deployment, which can result in performance degradation, undetected biases or lapses in compliance over time. Without ongoing oversight, these issues can erode trust and compromise operational integrity. 

Our AI Risk Monitoring services address these challenges by providing ongoing assurance and comprehensive model validation, ensuring your AI systems remain reliable, compliant and effective. We proactively identify and resolve potential issues, maintaining consistent performance and alignment with your objectives. 

We also provide independent validation for third-party AI models to ensure they meet your organization's standards and expectations, giving you confidence in every aspect of your AI ecosystem.

Our AI solutions & service offerings in a nutshell

Accelerate the value of AI in a trusted manner across the enterprise, from strategy and design through to implementation and ongoing operations.

AI Risk & Compliance Assessment

  • AI Risk Assessment
    • Assess where you are in your Trusted AI journey.
    • Create a strategy and roadmap to maximize AI’s potential.
  • AI Regulation and Compliance
    • Ensure that your AI solutions are compliant with evolving regulation.
    • EU AI Act Readiness

AI Risk Transformation

  • AI Governance

    Assess, establish, and implement governance frameworks, operating models, policies, and procedures to support Trusted AI.

    • Establish Trusted AI governance framework
    • Implement Trusted AI operating model and RACI matrix
    • Develop policies and procedures
  • AI Security

    Assess and develop AI security and privacy strategies, processes and tools to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber intrusions, privacy risks, software risks, and adversarial threats.

    • Assess and enable AI security & privacy
    • Develop AI Security & privacy framework
    • Implement AI Security tools
  • AI Development and Deployment

    Establish processes, controls and technologies to integrate Trusted AI into end-to-end model management.

    • Design and implement Trusted AI processes and controls
    • Implement Trusted AI technology
    • Address areas of concern

AI Risk Monitoring

  • AI Assurance

    Test, examine evidence and report on management processes, controls and claims regarding responsible use of AI technologies.

    • Scope AI assurance
    • Review AI diagnostics 
    • Test AI model controls and provide attestation
  • AI Model Validation

    Assess and ensure robustness of implemented AI models and increase the resilience of your infrastructure.

    • Assess technical models
    • Detect AI blind spots
    • Identify AI biases

AI Certification

  • ISO/IEC 42001
    • Improve quality, security, traceability, transparency and reliability of AI applications
    • Enhance efficiency and AI risk assessments
    • Reduce costs of AI development

Enabling technology ecosystem

We strive to bring our best to clients. That’s why we join forces with leading technology providers that complement the deep experience diverse perspectives, and specialized industry knowledge of our multidisciplinary model.

Strategic alliances enhance our integrated capabilities and help clients seize more value from strategy and technology investments.

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We believe in the transformative power of AI. And that it can only reach its full potential when it is paired with human expertise and ingenuity. Our experts are here to answer your questions, so please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Meet our experts

Trusted AI

Matthias Bossardt

Partner, Head of Cyber & Digital Risk Consulting

KPMG Switzerland

AI Security

Yves Bohren

Partner, Cyber & Digital Risk

KPMG Switzerland

AI Security

Michele Daryanani

Partner, Cyber Security

KPMG Switzerland

AI Risk Management

Karolis Jankus

Partner, Integrated Risk & Controls

KPMG Switzerland

AI Ethics and Compliance

Alberto Job

Director, Information Management & Compliance

KPMG Switzerland