Jacob H Schmidt

Dr Jacob H Schmidt serves as Assistant Professor of Finance at Regent's University London since 2002, while simultaneously leading Schmidt Research Partners Limited as CEO (2005-present) and Schmidt Wealth Management as CIO (2023-present). His 30+ year career bridges academic rigor with frontline financial industry experience, including roles as Chief Economist at NLP Financial Management and leadership positions at major institutions including Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and Citibank.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Finance from Karl-Franzens University of Graz (2008-2017), supervised by Professors Stefan Karner, Richard Sturn, and Roland Mestl
• MSc in Economics and Business Administration from Vienna University of Economics and Business (1984-1990)
• Law studies at Karl-Franzens University of Graz (1982-1984)

Dr Schmidt's research centers on economic cycles, financial crises (1929, 2008), and asset valuation, with recent expansion into ESG integration, gender diversity in fund management, and philosophical economic analysis of religious texts. His post-Keynesian approach emphasizes behavioral factors in market dynamics, informed by both quantitative methodologies and historical case studies. Current projects examine AI applications in due diligence and structured product performance.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals evolving research trajectories: foundational work on speculator behavior in market crashes has expanded into practical applications for wealth management, particularly regarding ESG portfolio construction and gender performance differentials. His 2023-2024 publications demonstrate increasing focus on AI-driven due diligence while maintaining historical perspective on market psychology.

His recognition includes:

• Multiple International HF Awards for research excellence (2013-2015)
• Wealth & Finance INTL and Acquisition International awards for advisory services
• Fellowships from Advance HE and Royal Society of Arts

As an educator, Dr Schmidt develops and teaches graduate courses in Investment & Wealth Management, Derivatives & Risk Management, and Entrepreneurial Finance. He supervises PhD candidates and organizes Regent's annual Wealth Management Forum since 2016, creating vital industry-academia connections. His industry engagement includes regular media commentary on Bloomberg, CNBC, and CNN, plus jury roles for investment awards.

Dr Schmidt leads Schmidt Research Partners' investment research division and founded Regent's Speaker Series in Wealth Management and Entrepreneurial Finance & VC, establishing platforms for knowledge exchange between academic theory and market practice.