Manuel Mezger

Manuel Mezger is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in finance and risk management. As a Project Manager and Research Associate at the Institute of Insurance Economics, Manuel focuses on capital market risks in life insurance and pension funds. Previous roles include Structured Solutions Consultant and International Graduate Trainee at Munich Re, where contributions were made to the Global Markets Division, and a Student Research Assistant position at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Additionally, Manuel served as a Teaching Assistant at Universidad de La Habana and interned in risk management at RatePAY GmbH. Current responsibilities include an Associate Director role within the Derivatives Sales Team at UBS Investment Bank, concentrating on Swiss insurers and pension funds. Educational achievements consist of a Master of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Cambridge, a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and ongoing doctoral studies in Finance at Universität St. Gallen.