Hrvoje (Phd) Kurtović-Researcher, Investment Research Institute
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Experience
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
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
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
Accounting Working Student
Aleris Rolled Products Germany GmbH
M&A/ Business Development Intern
Stabilus GmbH
Finance/ Invest/ Risk Intern
Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH
Procurement Intern
Stabilus GmbH
Marketing Intern
Gz-Service am Evang. Stift Koblenz
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Education, Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, Automotive, and Healthcare.
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Experienced in Research and Development, Business Intelligence, Finance, Accounting, Strategy, and 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
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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
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Hrvoje is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Hrvoje speaks the following languages: German (Native), Croatian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Russian (Intermediate).
Hrvoje has at least 12 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.
Based on recent experience, Hrvoje would be well-suited for roles such as: Researcher, Investment Research Institute, Lecturer and Independent Researcher, Quantitative Researcher.
Hrvoje's most recent position is Researcher, Investment Research Institute at Pictet Group.
In recent years, Hrvoje has worked for Pictet Group and University of Lausanne.
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.
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.
Hrvoje has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Education.
Hrvoje has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development, Business Intelligence, and Finance.
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.
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