Christopher Janik

Christopher Janik

Christopher Janik

At the age of 18, I had my first point of contact with the subject of the capital market, so that this interest, through the theoretical and practical experience gained so far, has led me to my current professional orientation.

Through my studies in economics, I was able to first lay the foundation of the economic and business knowledge base and deal with complex tasks from both areas. In particular, the specialization subjects within the field of economics have helped me to structure complex problems and derive solutions. During my studies, I had the opportunity to gain various practical experiences in the banking and finance sector, which led me to the decision to complete my further studies with a Master in Banking and Finance.

During my master’s degree, I deepened my knowledge in the field of private equity, as I was fascinated by the analytical work in combination with entrepreneurial approaches. I was able to underpin the confirmation of my knowledge in finance by becoming an accredited CFA Charterholder. Since the beginning of my professional career in 2018 at FINAD, I have been applying my acquired theoretical knowledge in practice within different complex problems, for FINAD’s high profile clientele.

Languages
  • German (fluent)
  • English (fluent)
  • Spanish (fluent)
Curriculum Vitae
2022 – current
Principal
FINAD AG, Zurich
2018 – 2022
Associate
FINAD AG, Zurich
M&A, Private Markets Analyst, Member of the Private Market Investment Committee and Portfolio Management.
2017 – 2018
Research Assistant
Special Department of Asset Management, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Zurich
Research within the Swiss Hedge Fund industry
2015 – 2017
Different Internships
Deutsche Bank, SIX Group
Global Equity Trading, Risk Management
Education
2022
CFA® charterholder, CFA Institute
2018 – 2021
Conducting the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exams, level 1 - 3
2018
Master Thesis in cooperation with the Private Asset Manager Capital Dynamics, in the field of Private Equity, in Zug, Switzerland
2016 – 2018
Master studies in Banking and Finance at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Winterthur, Switzerland
2012 - 2016
Bachelor studies in business administration & economics with focus on economics at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Languages
Curriculum Vitae
2022 – current
Principal
FINAD AG, Zurich
2018 – 2022
Associate
FINAD AG, Zurich
M&A, Private Markets Analyst, Member of the Private Market Investment Committee and Portfolio Management.
2017 – 2018
Research Assistant
Special Department of Asset Management, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Zurich
Research within the Swiss Hedge Fund industry
2015 – 2017
Different Internships
Deutsche Bank, SIX Group
Global Equity Trading, Risk Management
Education
2022
CFA® charterholder, CFA Institute
2018 – 2021
Conducting the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exams, level 1 - 3
2018
Master Thesis in cooperation with the Private Asset Manager Capital Dynamics, in the field of Private Equity, in Zug, Switzerland
2016 – 2018
Master studies in Banking and Finance at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Winterthur, Switzerland
2012 - 2016
Bachelor studies in business administration & economics with focus on economics at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany
Languages
  • German (fluent)
  • English (fluent)
  • Spanish (fluent)

Personal convictions

Values
My parents taught me respect and honesty in dealing with people. As the founder of their own family business, I was shaped by family cohesion, perseverance and integrity. I display qualities like these myself and appreciate them in new encounters.
Markets
For me, the global financial markets represent not only a possible source of financing for companies, but also an income opportunity for investors. To achieve a sustainable aspect in both cases mentioned, quality is indispensable. To ensure the latter, sound analyses and decision-making frameworks are required, which we prepare and provide for our clients.
Trends
Technological progress will strongly shape the coming decades and lay an important step for the development of different economies. Blockchain technologies and artificial intelligence are already playing a major role in social and sectoral change. In particular, I believe there will be a redistribution of existing professions, so continuous self-development will be essential.
Risks
Technological change not only increases the opportunities for growth, but also the number of risks. These include potential regulatory risks that dampen the growth of the respective newly created technologies, ethical risks, but also security risks that can arise in our increasingly networked world.
Countries
Through my private environment, I am exposed to international cultures. Cultural diversification is, in my opinion, the origin of healthy growth of a social and economic nature, especially in a globalized world in which we find ourselves today. However, the preservation of one's roots is of equal importance.
People
Interaction with people is the cornerstone of our business. The multifaceted nature of these human interactions enlivens the daily work with our clients. The creation of trust in my person and thus in my work and competencies, forms the cornerstone for long-term business relationships.
Values
My parents taught me respect and honesty in dealing with people. As the founder of their own family business, I was shaped by family cohesion, perseverance and integrity. I display qualities like these myself and appreciate them in new encounters.
Markets
For me, the global financial markets represent not only a possible source of financing for companies, but also an income opportunity for investors. To achieve a sustainable aspect in both cases mentioned, quality is indispensable. To ensure the latter, sound analyses and decision-making frameworks are required, which we prepare and provide for our clients.
Trends
Technological progress will strongly shape the coming decades and lay an important step for the development of different economies. Blockchain technologies and artificial intelligence are already playing a major role in social and sectoral change. In particular, I believe there will be a redistribution of existing professions, so continuous self-development will be essential.
Risks
Technological change not only increases the opportunities for growth, but also the number of risks. These include potential regulatory risks that dampen the growth of the respective newly created technologies, ethical risks, but also security risks that can arise in our increasingly networked world.
Countries
Through my private environment, I am exposed to international cultures. Cultural diversification is, in my opinion, the origin of healthy growth of a social and economic nature, especially in a globalized world in which we find ourselves today. However, the preservation of one's roots is of equal importance.
People
Interaction with people is the cornerstone of our business. The multifaceted nature of these human interactions enlivens the daily work with our clients. The creation of trust in my person and thus in my work and competencies, forms the cornerstone for long-term business relationships.

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