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Michael (Falko) Reiff

Michael Reiff
Richterswil, Switzerland

Experience

St. Gallen, Switzerland

Doctor of Economics

University of St. Gall

  • Awarded the degree of Doctor of Economics (Dr. oec.)
  • Passed doctoral examination with the grade "good"
  • Dissertation: Development of OR-based software systems – concepts for problem- and user-oriented design
Berlin, Germany

Diploma in Business Administration

Free University of Berlin

  • Diploma examination for business economists in the Department of Economics
  • Overall grade: very good (1.5)
  • General business administration: good (2.2)
  • Special business administration I (business research): very good (1.0)
  • Special business administration II (business informatics): good (2.0)
  • Economics (economic policy): very good (1.5)
  • Elective field (corporate finance): very good (1.2)
  • Thesis: Computer-aided scheduling for universities (grade: very good 1.3)
Berlin, Germany

Preliminary diploma examination for business and economics

Free University of Berlin

  • Preliminary diploma examination in the Department of Economics
  • Overall grade: good
  • Cost accounting: good
  • Mathematics for economists: very good
  • Statistics for economists: very good
  • Introduction to business administration: good
  • Introduction to economics: good
  • Methodological problems in economics: good
  • Law for economists: good
Pfullendorf, Germany

Abitur

Pfullendorf Grammar School

  • Certificate of general university entrance qualification
  • Qualification for study at a university in the Federal Republic of Germany
  • Advanced courses: History and Physics
  • Basic courses: German, English, Music, Social Studies, Religious Studies, and Mathematics
  • Graduation including Latinum and Graecum
  • Average grade: 1.6

Skills

Banking / Financial Industry

  • Credit Risk Management (Credit Risk Management)
  • Counterparty Analysis / Financial Analysis
  • Rating Systems / Determination Of Default Probability And Exposure
  • Calculation Of Loss Given Default (Lgd) For Loans
  • Cost- And Risk-based Pricing Of Loans
  • Business Analysis
  • Loan Origination Processes
  • Risk Management And Controlling
  • Optimization Of Mortgage Refinancing Considering A Stochastic Evolution Of Both Interest Rates And Mortgage Volume
  • Optimization Of Bank Pricing Through The Use Of Bi (Business Intelligence)
  • Bank Management

Information Technology

  • Full Range Of Business Informatics
  • Analysis, Design, And Development Of Application Software
  • Data Modeling
  • Design And Specification Concepts
  • Interface Design And Specification
  • Development And Design Tools (E.g., Toad, Powerdesigner Dataarchitect, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Visual Source Save)
  • Business Intelligence (E.g., Qlikview, Cognos)
  • Development Of Optimization Software
  • System Architectures
  • Deep Hands-on Experience With Various Programming Languages (E.g., C, Fortran, Apl, Pascal, Plsql, Java, Python), Operating Systems (E.g., Vms, Unix), Development Tools, And End-user Software (E.g., Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Visio, Word, Access)
  • System Administration
  • Release And Application Management

Business Administration

  • Full Range Of Business Administration
  • Operations Research (Development And Use Of Mathematical Optimization Methods And Models)
  • International Financial Management
  • Optimization Of Scheduling And Route Planning
  • Incentive Models

Management / Project Management

  • Project Management
  • Technical And Conceptual Development Support
  • Test Management
  • Test Tools (E.g., Hp Quality Center)
  • Project Management Tools (E.g., Jira, Bugzilla, Microsoft Project)
  • Project Controlling And Billing
  • Staff Leadership And Development
  • User Training And Software Rollouts

Additional Skills

  • Experience In Teaching At The University Level

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

Oct 1990 - Apr 1994

University of St. Gall

Doctor degree in Economics (Dr. oec. HSG) · Economics · St. Gallen, Switzerland

Apr 1985 - May 1990

Free University of Berlin

Master Degree in Economics · Economics · Berlin, Germany

Oct 1982 - Sep 1983

University of Tübingen

Theology · Tübingen, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Doctor of Economics

University of St. Gall

Diploma in Business Administration

Free University of Berlin

Preliminary Diploma Examination Certificate

Free University of Berlin

General University Entrance Qualification

Pfullendorf Grammar School

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Richterswil, Switzerland.

What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

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Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Doctor of Economics, Diploma in Business Administration, Preliminary diploma examination for business and economics.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Doctor of Economics at University of St. Gall.

What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Doctorate in Economics from University of St. Gall, a Master in Economics from Free University of Berlin and a Bachelor in Theology from University of Tübingen.

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Doctor of Economics, Diploma in Business Administration, and Preliminary Diploma Examination Certificate.

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Michael will be available from March 2026.

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