Dr. Marc-André Göricke

Senior Consultant

Dr. Marc-André Göricke works as a Senior Consultant with a specialization on manager selection at alpha portfolio advisors. Since 2017, he has been working on the analysis and successful selection of active investment strategies in the asset classes equities, bonds and absolute return / hedge funds for institutional mandates and fund of funds. Previously, he worked as a research assistant at the chair of Prof. Dr. Alexander Kempf at the University of Cologne and a member of the Centre for Financial Research Cologne (CFR). There he was active in research and teaching in the field of finance with a special focus on asset management. He received his doctorate (summa cum laude) on the topic of human capital returns in asset management. Parts of his research results have been published in the academically renowned journal "The Review of Financial Studies". In addition, Dr. Göricke continues to regularly publish papers on relevant issues in asset management.

He studied business administration at the University of Mainz and as a DAAD scholarship holder at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. While being a student, he gained practical experience in derivatives trading at Commerzbank, as a student business consultant and in sales of investment products at Baader Bank (direct AG).

A short Interview with...

Dr. Marc-André Göricke

Can you introduce yourself in a few words?

My name is Marc-André Göricke, I work as a Senior Consultant at alpha portfolio advisors in manager selection. I live with my family near Cologne. I appreciate the Rhinelanders, the Rhineland and the diverse cultural offerings of this region.

Can you tell us something about your career path and how you came to alpha portfolio advisors?

My professional career began with a degree in business administration in Mainz and Sydney. During this time, I discovered my passion for the capital markets and science. As part of my dissertation at the University of Cologne, I intensively analysed the importance of portfolio managers for fund performance. As my colleagues at alpha portfolio advisors have also experienced in practice over many years how important the people involved are for the assessment of an investment strategy, alpha portfolio advisors was the perfect choice for me. Here I can apply the findings from my academic work perfectly in practice.

What feeling guides you?

In general, I am driven by curiosity and a commitment to always learn new things and to share and discuss my findings with other people. I realised early on that I would like to work as a consultant one day. I am grateful to be able to do this in such an exciting and multifaceted area as asset management. I enjoy helping our clients achieve their goals by sharing scientific and practical knowledge as part of our advisory services.

How do you find the right balance in life?

I find the right balance through my hobbies and spending time with my family and friends. Music, especially playing the electric guitar, gives me great pleasure and offers a nice relaxation for the mind. I try to keep physically fit by playing basketball regularly and reading allows me to immerse myself in other worlds.

In another life you would be...

...probably a musician or author. With the necessary talent and luck, it would have been exciting to be active in the world of art. I find the idea of touching and inspiring people through music, film or literature fascinating. I regularly experience for myself how powerful art can be, be it through a moving song or a captivating book.

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