OCIM appoints Vanessa Hungerbuehler as Group Head of Compliance

Vanessa is in charge of all compliance matters at the OCIM group level, reporting directly to Chairman & CEO Laurent Mathiot.

Based in Geneva, Vanessa oversees the compliance framework, risk assessment and ESG-related matters of OCIM Metals & Mining SA, with a particular focus on AML regulations, reputational risks and international regulatory standards such as the OECD guidelines and LBMA/LPPM norms. She ensures the implementation of best practices in financial crime prevention, internal controls, and stakeholder due diligence.

A Swiss-qualified lawyer since 2005, Vanessa has built a distinguished career in banking compliance, white-collar crime and financial investigations. She spent 15 years at Credit Suisse and UBS, where she rose to the position of Executive Director and Deputy Head of Compliance for Geneva and the Romandie region. In 2022, she co-founded Unravel One SNC, her own boutique consultancy firm specialised in AML, OSINT, asset tracing and compliance advisory. She has conducted numerous proceedings before the Geneva Public Prosecutor’s Office and participated in projects as varied as information system audits concerning cybersecurity and an expert assessment in a cryptocurrency fraud case.

Vanessa brings to the OCIM Group a unique blend of regulatory expertise, investigative mindset and strategic foresight. She contributes to strengthening the Group’s compliance culture and plays an active role in quarterly risk reporting and ESG monitoring, while also supporting public communication strategies alongside the Group’s Communication and Philanthropy teams.

“With her extensive experience and strong credibility, Vanessa will strengthen the security and compliance of all our operations, further enhancing our credibility with our partners and consolidating our position across the entire precious metals value chain,” explains Laurent Mathiot, CEO of the OCIM Group.