Marcus Friedrichs, Cfa, Mrics
About Marcus Friedrichs, Cfa, Mrics
Marcus Friedrichs is a Managing Director at VISTRA with over 10 years of experience in real estate and private equity investing. He holds a CFA Charter and MRICS designation, and has a strong background in business administration and management.
Work at Vistra
Marcus Friedrichs serves as the Managing Director at Vistra, a role he has held since 2016. Based in the Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany, he has been instrumental in representing Vistra as the primary contact for clients. His responsibilities include leading collaborations with international and local law, tax, and audit firms. He focuses on assisting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in establishing or expanding their operations in Germany. Additionally, he takes on Director positions within certain client structures, including the German divisions of large multinational corporations.
Education and Expertise
Marcus Friedrichs has a robust educational background in business and finance. He studied Business Administration and Management at the University of Cologne, earning a Master (Diploma) from 1998 to 2003. He furthered his expertise by obtaining the CFA Charterholder designation from the CFA Institute, specializing in Portfolio & Investment Management and Analysis, from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he achieved the MRICS designation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, focusing on Valuation from 2003 to 2021.
Background
Marcus Friedrichs has over a decade of experience in developing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and managing legal entities in the fields of Real Estate and Private Equity investing. Prior to his current role at Vistra, he worked as a Managing Director at Citco from 2007 to 2009 and served as an Assistant Manager at KPMG from 2003 to 2006. He co-founded Orangefield Germany, which later merged with Vistra in 2016, enhancing his experience in the industry.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Marcus Friedrichs has contributed to the growth and management of various SMEs and legal entities within the Real Estate and Private Equity sectors. His role in co-founding Orangefield Germany and leading its merger with Vistra highlights his capability in navigating complex business environments. His extensive experience in managing client relationships and directing operations for multinational businesses further underscores his professional achievements.