Forensic Investigations & Fraud Risk · Internal Audit & Control Effectiveness · Governance, Risk & Compliance · Board & Audit Committee Advisory · Regulatory Compliance (Banking)
PhD (Dr. oec. HSG), University of St. Gallen (HSG); Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)-funded research project (UK); Mag. rer. soc. oec., University of Innsbruck (Austria); study-abroad semester (USA).
Dr. Alexander Schuchter's research builds on a rare source: more than 100 personal interviews with convicted white-collar offenders, conducted over fifteen years. These conversations give him a deep understanding of how such breaches actually unfold. He is the founder of Schuchter Management GmbH, an HSG spin-off for forensic investigations, governance advisory, and executive education. In Switzerland's regulated banking sector, he leads the "Risk & Investigation" audit function, covering enterprise-wide and operational risks. At the University of St. Gallen (HSG), he has taught since 2008, connecting his research with the governance questions boards and control functions face. His findings are published in peer-reviewed journals, including Accounting Forum and Security Journal, and presented at Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime.
PhD (Dr. oec. HSG), with distinction
Mag. rer. soc. oec., with distinction
Study-abroad semester (USA), summa cum laude
Schuchter Management GmbH –schuchter-management.ch
Professional Certifications
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE, ACFE)
Internal Audit Quality Assessor (IIA Switzerland)
Certificate in Behavior Analysis and Investigative Interviewing (EIA Group)
Certificate in International Accounting (CINA)
Selected Expertise
Board & Audit Committee Reporting
Forensic Investigations & Evidence-Based Casework
AI in Audit – Application & Limits