Bjoern Schwarz CFA CAIA

•Managed fund trading liquid derivatives short-term globally with risk management being integral part •Developed investment strategies grounded on scientific methods combining behavioral finance with rigorous quantitative data analysis (incl. machine learning (AI) concepts) •Launched multi-million US$ fund with clients base consisting of institutional investors and HNWI •Performed business development and analyzed markets as well as industry to expand product offering and client base

Searched, evaluated and negotiated with potential strategic partners to fulfill new regulatory requirements in order to continue previous investment strategy.

•Led restructuring of operational fund set-up to match institutional investor needs and negotiated with external service providers to built new business relationships •Created positioning, brand story, appearance and marketing materials with limited resources •Designed and implemented operational and compliance processes to fulfill legal and investor requirements •Researched additional profitable systematic investment and trading strategies

•Defined business strategy and built quantitative asset management firm, launching systematic investment fund •Raised venture capital in several financing rounds, elaborated marketing strategy, engaged with stakeholders and acquired clients investing several million US$ in fund capital •Devised and programmed systematic investment strategies for various asset classes and derivatives •Managed operations, accounting and legal & compliance, gaining insights in cross-functional perspectives

•Managed global fund portfolios investing in all asset classes (incl. equities, fixed income, real estate, commodities, FX) with AUM 1+ billion US$ •Hired and developed investment team, established investment standards and operational processes as member of investment committee •Analyzed worldwide funds and various emerging markets (quantitative, qualitative & operational due diligence) •Involved in transformation from small family office to globally operating company with AUM 2+ billion US$

Merrill Lynch Capital Markets Bank Ltd.

Internship as assistant to Wall Street broker: researched and analyzed stocks.

Internship in Financial Services Department: carried out complete audit for various subsidiaries of leasing company.

Internship in Treasury Department: performed daily interbank activities and led liquidity and cash flow management of smaller European branches.

Conducted final controls on electronic systems.

General Management • Concentration in Private Equity, Finance and Data Mining.

Courses in English and French philology.