Christian Schwartz's Career Journey

Christian Schwartz shares his background in financial mathematics, detailing how his academic focus on statistics and stochastic processes led to a career in finance. He wrote his diploma thesis on credit portfolio management, which opened doors for him at Credit Suisse in Zurich. His journey took a significant turn during the global financial crisis (GFC), where he adapted by using tools he had developed for portfolio management, which built his credibility on the trading desk. By leveraging game theory, he gained unique insights into the sovereign crisis that allowed him to engage with major hedge funds and expand his understanding of macro markets.