Urs Gröpl
About Urs Gröpl
Urs Gröpl is a Portfolio Management Analyst at Apollo Global Management Inc., specializing in quantitative investment research. He has a diverse background in finance, having held various roles at organizations such as AXA UK and Lucht Probst Associates GmbH.
Work at Apollo
Urs Gröpl currently serves as a Portfolio Management Analyst at Apollo Global Management Inc., a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he works within the Insurance Solutions Group International (ISGI), which is dedicated to providing tailored investment solutions for insurance companies. His responsibilities include quantitative investment research, where he applies mathematical models and statistical techniques to analyze financial markets and securities.
Education and Expertise
Urs Gröpl holds a Master’s Degree in Financial Risk Management from UCL, which he completed from 2015 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Universität Mannheim, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he studied at Universität Zürich for a year in 2013 to 2014, focusing on Economics. He has completed the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) program and holds the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification, indicating his expertise in risk management.
Background
Before joining Apollo, Urs Gröpl gained extensive experience in various roles. He worked as an Investment Analyst at AXA UK from 2019 to 2020 and held multiple positions at the same company, including Investment Management Intern and Master Thesis Intern. He also served as a Senior Consultant and Risk and Quant Consultant at Lucht Probst Associates GmbH (LPA) from 2017 to 2019. His early career included an internship at STOXX Ltd. as an Index Development Intern and a brief role as a Student Assistant at the University of Mannheim.
Achievements
Urs Gröpl has a strong interest in scientific computing, which he utilizes in his quantitative investment research. His work has involved using advanced computing capabilities to solve complex scientific problems. His academic and professional qualifications, including the CQF and FRM certifications, reflect his commitment to the fields of finance and risk management.