Gianluca De Nard, PhD
Researcher | Lecturer | Asset Manager

Wealth & Asset Management

 

OLZ is a Swiss quantitative asset management boutique specializing in risk-based, sustainable strategies, with offices in Bern, Zürich, and Hong Kong, managing approximately CHF 1.8 billion in assets under management (AUM). OLZ has built a successful track record over 24 years with various equity and bond funds.


As Head of Quantitative Research at OLZ, my team and I are responsible for developing and managing systematic investment strategies, including risk-optimized equity and bonds, equity multi-factor strategies, Swiss small caps, global fixed-income, and tactical multi-asset allocation. We also oversee ESG and sustainability integration, product innovations, and research projects.


 

At OLZ, we apply our scientific expertise to create risk-optimized investment solutions tailored to the specific needs of private and institutional clients. Our expertise includes:

  • Minimum volatility, low-risk, and risk-controlled investment strategies for equities and bonds
  • Single and multi-factor solutions
  • Tactical multi-asset allocation for dynamic beta strategies that adapt to evolving market environments
  • ESG, sustainability, and climate risk integration
  • Index-optimized solutions with low tracking error for benchmark-aligned portfolios
  • Regional and global investment solutions addressing diverse geographic preferences
  • Customized solutions tailored to meet the unique objectives and constraints of our clients

This broad expertise allows us to provide innovative, sustainable, and client-centered investment strategies.