Hrvoje Kurtović - Researcher, Investment Research Institute

Q: Where is Hrvoje based?

Hrvoje is based in Lausanne, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Hrvoje speak?

Hrvoje speaks the following languages: German (Native), Croatian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Russian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Hrvoje have?

Hrvoje has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Hrvoje has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Hrvoje may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Hrvoje's latest experience?

Hrvoje's most recent position is Researcher, Investment Research Institute at Pictet Group .

Q: What companies has Hrvoje worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hrvoje has worked for Pictet Group and University of Lausanne .

Q: Which industries is Hrvoje most experienced in?

Hrvoje is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Education , and Manufacturing . Hrvoje also has some experience in Metals and Mining , Automotive , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Hrvoje most experienced in?

Hrvoje is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development , Business Intelligence , and Finance . Hrvoje also has some experience in Accounting , Strategy , and Investments and M&A .

Q: Which industries has Hrvoje worked in recently?

Hrvoje has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Hrvoje worked in recently?

Hrvoje has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development , Business Intelligence , and Finance .

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Lausanne, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Geneva, Switzerland

Researcher, Investment Research Institute

Pictet Group

Designed and implemented AI-enhanced macro-factor models improving asset allocation decisions across multi-asset portfolios
Developed machine learning-based FX trading strategies, integrating macroeconomic and sentiment data to identify profit opportunities
Models adopted by the investment committee to guide equity and currency exposure
Collaborated with portfolio managers to translate analytical output into actionable investment insights

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 3 months

Lausanne, Switzerland

Lecturer and Independent Researcher

University of Lausanne

Developed and validated systematic trading strategies using AI and data-driven modeling, achieving +20% alpha
Published research on market dynamics, investor sentiment, and systematic trading strategies in peer-reviewed finance journals
Taught applied finance and valuation, emphasizing predictive analytics, financial modeling, and data visualization

Jan 2019 - Dec 2024

6 years

Lausanne, Switzerland

Quantitative Researcher

University of Lausanne

Led big data projects across equity datasets, using Python, ML algorithms, and text analytics to uncover factor patterns and market sentiment
Conducted award-winning applied research on machine learning in asset pricing, presented at leading finance conferences (EFA, FMA)
Combined statistical modeling with domain expertise to build explainable AI systems for investment insights

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Education, Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, Automotive, and Healthcare.

Banking and Finance

Education

Manufacturing

Metals and Mining

Automotive

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development, Business Intelligence, Finance, Accounting, Strategy, and Investments and M&A.

Research and Development

Business Intelligence

Finance

Accounting

Strategy

Investments and M&A

Summary

Finance professional with 7+ years of experience applying data science, AI, and quantitative models to investment and trading strategies.

Proven track record in developing systematic and machine learning-based FX and equity strategies with significant outperformance.

Strong expertise in translating complex data into actionable financial insights, portfolio optimization, and profit driver analysis.

Skills

Programming & Statistical Tools: Sas, Stata, Python (Numpy, Pandas, Scipy, Scikit-learn), Nlp
Data Visualization: Tableau, Power Bi
Database Systems: Sap (Fico, Mm), Sql, Google Bigquery

Languages

German

Native

Croatian

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Russian

Intermediate

Education

University of Lausanne

PhD in Finance · Finance · Lausanne, Switzerland

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

MSc in Management · Management · Germany

EBS University

BSc in General Management · General Management · Oestrich-Winkel, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Banking and Finance 7 y

Avg length 2 y

Longest experience 5 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Researcher, Investment Research Institute, Lecturer and Independent Researcher, Quantitative Researcher

Main industries Banking and Finance, Education, Manufacturing

Main business areas Research and Development, Business Intelligence, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Hrvoje based?

Hrvoje is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

What languages does Hrvoje speak?

Hrvoje speaks the following languages: German (Native), Croatian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Russian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Hrvoje have?

Hrvoje has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Hrvoje has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Hrvoje may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Hrvoje be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Hrvoje would be well-suited for roles such as: Researcher, Investment Research Institute, Lecturer and Independent Researcher, Quantitative Researcher.

What is Hrvoje's latest experience?

Hrvoje's most recent position is Researcher, Investment Research Institute at Pictet Group.

What companies has Hrvoje worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hrvoje has worked for Pictet Group and University of Lausanne.

Which industries is Hrvoje most experienced in?

Hrvoje is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Education, and Manufacturing. Hrvoje also has some experience in Metals and Mining, Automotive, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Hrvoje most experienced in?

Hrvoje is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Business Intelligence, and Finance. Hrvoje also has some experience in Accounting, Strategy, and Investments and M&A.

Which industries has Hrvoje worked in recently?

Hrvoje has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Education.

Which business areas has Hrvoje worked in recently?

Hrvoje has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development, Business Intelligence, and Finance.

What is Hrvoje's education?

Hrvoje holds a Doctorate in Finance from University of Lausanne, a Master in Management from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and a Bachelor in General Management from EBS University.

What is the availability of Hrvoje?

Hrvoje is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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