Marcel Kruse, Rba
About Marcel Kruse, Rba
Marcel Kruse serves as the Director of Portfolio Solutions at Milliman, where he specializes in investment and risk consulting for institutional investors. He has extensive experience in financial risk management and portfolio management, having worked in various roles across notable financial institutions in the Netherlands.
Current Role at Milliman
Marcel Kruse serves as the Director of Portfolio Solutions at Milliman, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he specializes in assisting institutional investors with strategic investment policy, second-line risk management, and the execution of strategic asset allocation and risk overlays. He leads the Milliman Financial Strategies practice in the Netherlands, focusing on hedging and overlay solutions tailored for various financial institutions.
Previous Experience in Financial Risk Management
Prior to his current role, Marcel Kruse worked as a Financial Risk Manager (a.i.) at pensioenfonds ING through Milliman in 2020 for a duration of six months. His experience includes significant roles at KAS BANK as a Senior Balance Sheet Manager from 2016 to 2018, and at Achmea Investment Management, where he served as a Senior Portfolio Manager for Fixed Income Sovereign & LDI from 2013 to 2016, and Treasury & Derivatives from 2008 to 2013.
Educational Background and Specializations
Marcel Kruse holds multiple degrees from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he studied Financial Business Administration and Investment Management, achieving his MSc from 1999 to 2004 and from 2008 to 2011, respectively. Additionally, he completed a program in Interest Rate Derivatives Analytics: Yield Curves at the International Faculty of Finance in 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in investment and risk consulting.
Expertise in Risk Management and Consulting
Marcel Kruse operates as an investment and risk consultant for a diverse range of clients, including pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, and charities. He is responsible for implementing, executing, and monitoring hedging programs, utilizing derivative overlays to manage interest rate, inflation, currency, and equity risks. His work includes advising Dutch pension funds on managing financial balance sheet risks.
Contributions to Investment Management Discourse
Marcel Kruse is recognized for his contributions to the field of investment management, frequently speaking at industry summits and writing articles on relevant topics. His insights and expertise enhance the understanding of investment strategies and risk management practices within the financial community.