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MICHAEL SCHMIEDEL
Research Analyst
London
Summary
Trilingual financial services professional with 4+ years of experience in catering to institutional investors and adeptly managing client relationships. Proven ability to consistently exceed client expectations, spearhead process enhancements, and collaborate seamlessly with global teams. Specialized expertise in financial data analysis, ensuring client success, and fostering strong relationships within the DACH region.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lead Analyst
PitchBook Data
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Built and maintained strategic relationships with private market participants across, consistently achieving 15% above target KPIs
- Spearheaded successful A/B tes ng project to op mize team efficiency across departments
- Collaborated with software engineers to develop PowerBI reports for improved data visualization and operational insights
- Delivered accurate financial forecasts through rigorous analysis of historical trends, market conditions, and competitor data.
- Mentored junior analysts, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Broker
Arraco Global Markets
- Managed relationships with 35 German-speaking institutional clients, executing trades averaging £3.2 million
- Developed strong relationships with clients, earning their trust and loyalty through consistent communication and portfolio updates.
- Produced daily market analysis reports for clients, supporting informed decision-making
- Successfully onboarded five new institutional clients from three different countries
- Generated consistent monthly commission exceeding £7,000 through relationship-building and exceptional service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Kent
Kent, United Kingdom 05.2017 - 06.2020
Skills
- MS Office Suite (Advanced Excel & Power Point)
- Financial databases
- Data quality management
- Stakeholder management
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Training and mentoring
- Statistical modeling
- Power BI expertise
Additional Information
Experience working with diverse, global teams across 11+ countries., Strong track record of meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities., Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing corporate environments and drive process improvements.
Technicalskillslanguages
Native, Native, Native, PowerBI, MS Office Suite, Julia, Reuters software, Financial databases, Financial markets, Institutional investing, Market analysis, Index methodologies
Professional Development
- Regular participation in financial markets workshops and seminars.
- Active member of Kent Economics Society.
- German language instruction and cultural exchange program coordinator.
Interests
Physics
Finance
Timeline
Lead Analyst
PitchBook Data
09.2021 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Kent
05.2017 - 06.2020
Broker
Arraco Global Markets
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