Dr. Markus Schäpers Email & Phone Number

As a Manager at d-fine, I've spearheaded initiatives and led high-performing teams to deliver outstanding results for our clients. My key responsibilities and achievements encompass:• Strategic Planning: Formulating and implementing strategies to achieve effective project outcomes.• Project Delivery: Overseeing the execution of various initiatives, ensuring they are completed in a timely manner and meet the highest quality standards.• Client Satisfaction: Prioritizing client needs and expectations, and adeptly managing any concerns or feedback to ensure full client satisfaction.• Regulatory Support: Assisting with regulatory requirements and processes in the course of IRB (Internal Ratings-Based) transformations.• In-depth Workshops: Conducting specialized workshops for clients and team members to provide in-depth understanding of various aspects related to finance and risk management.High-Profile Projects: Playing a pivotal role in high-impact projects such as:• Policy Revision: Undertaking the revision of the validation RWA (Risk-Weighted Assets) policy, incorporating industry best practices and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.• Consolidation and revision of credit risk models and data in the context of the merger of two large German real estate banks.• Consolidation of data pools underlying the credit portfolio model application at a large German bank for real estate financing.

Before my managerial role, I worked as a Senior Consultant. During this period, I provided expert consultancy services, tailoring solutions to the unique needs of each client. Additionally, I mentored junior consultants, ensuring they were equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their roles.I was instrumental in the securing and execution of high-profile projects such as:• Development of new IRBA rating systems (Corporates, Retail, Specialized Landing) for major European banks.• Development of a new rating system for commercial real estate financing for a large rating provider.

Starting my journey at d-fine as a Consultant, I collaborated closely with various clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needs.• Delivered tailored solutions that addressed client challenges and goals.• Employed a keen analytical approach to solve complex problems, ensuring clients reaped the benefits of our collaboration.I worked on projects like:• Support of test management and the implementation of a test system regarding IRBA relevant processes.• Test, maintenance, and stabilization of IRBA-conform procedures and processes.

Dresden, Saxony, Germany

As a Postdoctoral Fellow, I delved deep into the thermodynamic investigations of unconventional superconductors and multiorbital Mott insulators. My research provided valuable insights into the properties and applications of these materials.

Dresden, Saxony, Germany

As a PhD Researcher, I undertook comprehensive thermodynamic and nuclear magnetic resonance studies on the frustrated spin-chain compound linarite. My work significantly advanced our understanding of the complex magnetic properties of this intriguing material.

Postgraduate Diploma (Pg Dip), Mathematical Finance

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Physics

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Physics