The traditional values of Swiss banking - security, stability and expertise - form the basis of our thoughts and actions. The fact that we deposit half of our share capital in gold is an expression of these values. At the same time, we are familiar with the most modern instruments of the financial business and develop innovative and customised financial solutions.
Foundation
Helvetische Bank AG, based in Zurich, was founded in January 2011 as Neue Helvetische Bank AG and was renamed Helvetische Bank AG in April 2018. The bank is politically and economically independent. It aims to be a reliable partner in all financial matters.
Offering
Our offering comprises first-class services in the areas of private banking and asset management as well as structured products, corporate finance and research. Helvetische Bank primarily addresses active and former entrepreneurs as well as qualified private investors. We also offer customised solutions for external asset managers. Our team has many years of experience in the Swiss capital market. The manageable size of our bank enables uncomplicated and personal client contact as well as quick decisions.
Values
The traditional values of Swiss banking - security, stability and expertise - guide our thoughts and actions. The fact that we have deposited half of our share capital in gold is an expression of these values. We are familiar with the latest instruments in the financial business and develop innovative and customised financial solutions. We attach great importance to effective corporate governance and compliance. The management and control of the bank are geared towards sustainable value creation.
Shareholders
Helvetische Bank is approximatily 70 percent owned by the founding partners, the Board of Directors, the Management and the employees. Accordingly, they all share the entrepreneurial risk and participate in the success.
Board of Directors
Thomas Matter
Founding Partner, Chairman of the Board of Directors
After training as a banker and spending time in the USA, Thomas Matter worked for leading banks in Switzerland and abroad. In 1994, he was one of the founders of the Swissfirst Group (now Bellevue Group), of which he was Chief Executive Officer until August 2006. In 2005, he founded his investment company Matter Group. He holds various board memberships of non-listed companies.
Marcel Rohner
Member of the Board of Directors
After graduating and obtaining his doctorate in economics from the University of Zurich in 1992, Marcel Rohner held various positions at what is now UBS, most recently as CEO of the Group. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Warteck Invest AG. He also holds various directorships of non-listed companies.
Dr. François Bianchi
Member of the Board of Directors
François Bianchi is a partner at the renowned law firm Niederer Kraft & Frey in Zurich. He specializes in banking regulation and capital market transactions and regularly advises financial institutions in regulatory proceedings and internal investigations. He holds various board and foundation board mandates with financial service providers and investment foundations.
Thomas Aeschi
Member of the Board of Directors
Thomas Aeschi graduated with a lic.oec.HSG from the University of St. Gallen and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University. From 2004, he worked for Credit Suisse in the Mergers & Acquisitions division, then for PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC (formerly Booz & Company) for 12 years before setting up his own business as a management consultant in 2020.
Daniel Hefti
Founding Partner, Member of the Board of Directors
After studying banking at the University of St. Gallen, Daniel Hefti worked for banks and auditing companies and qualified as a Swiss certified auditor. In 2000, he joined the Swissfirst Group (now Bellevue Group) as Chief Financial Officer, where he worked for eight years. He was Chief Executive Officer of Helvetische Bank from its foundation until 2024.
Management
Stephan Vollert
CEO
Stephan Vollert began his career while studying economics at the University of Zurich, where he graduated with a Master in Finance (MA UZH / lic.oec.publ.). After more than 2 decades in research, sell- & buy-side, and 1 decade in portfolio management at banks and asset managers, he returned to Helvetische Bank as Deputy CEO at the beginning of 2024. At the beginning of 2025, he succeeded founding partner Daniel Hefti as CEO.
Thomas Maag
Member of the Executive Board, Deputy CEO, Head of Product Solutions
Thomas Maag has over 30 years of experience in banking with a focus on investment banking at Swiss banks including Bank Hofmann AG, Schweizerische Volksbank, Basler Kantonalbank and Swissfirst. Most recently, he was Managing Director of a Swiss asset management company. He began his professional training with an apprenticeship as a banker at a major Swiss bank.
Thomas Della Casa
Member of the Executive Board, Head of Asset Management / CIO
Thomas Della Casa has worked for industrial companies and in the financial sector for over 20 years and was most recently responsible for research and analysis at Man Investments, where he was a member of the investment strategy committee. He holds a degree in business administration from the Lucerne School of Business and an MBA from ESADE in Barcelona.
Stefan Renold
Member of the Executive Board, Head of Risk Control
Stefan Renold graduated in economics from the University of Zurich and completed his extra-occupational training to become a Swiss certified auditor. After several years in this role, he joined the Swissfirst Group, where he worked in controlling and finance.
Rolf Weilenmann
Member of the Executive Board, Head of Corporate Finance
Rolf Weilenmann has over 30 years of experience in corporate finance and investment banking in Zurich and London, including at Credit Suisse, ABN AMRO and PwC. During this time, he was responsible for transactions in virtually all types of equity and debt financing as well as public and private M&A transactions. He completed his Master's degree and PhD in Finance at the University of Zurich.
Tailor-made benefits for you
Environment
Modern working environment in an interesting and varied field of activity.
Flexibility
Flat hierarchy, independence and freedom for innovative solutions and your personal touch.
Entrepreneurship
Remuneration in line with the market with the opportunity to participate in a successful Swiss private bank.
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Helvetische Bank
Seefeldstrasse 215
8008 Zürich
Tel +41 44 204 56 00
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