Jan-Alexander Posth

Jan-Alexander Posth is a Professor of Asset Management at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) School of Management and Law, with a focus on Sustainable Finance, Artificial Intelligence in Finance, and Risk Management. His academic work bridges technology and finance, particularly in GreenTech and ESG/SRI applications.

• Education: PhD in Physics (2001-2004), Diploma in Physics (1995-2001), and continuing education in ICT and project leadership.
• Professional Experience: Co-founder of PanGeo Nature Risk GmbH (2025-present), Strategic Director at EconSight AG (part-time), and prior roles in quantitative analysis and portfolio management.

Research Interests center on Sustainable Finance & ESG, leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Patent Analytics for investment strategies. His work integrates Geospatial Analysis and Self-play Algorithms to assess environmental risks and optimize trading systems.

Publications highlight trends in AI4ESG, biodiversity risk modeling (BioVaR), and patent-driven thematic investing. Recent contributions address the failure of risk management in crises (e.g., Silicon Valley Bank) and geospatial analytics in portfolio exposure.

Projects emphasize digital sustainability, including ESG 4.0, Greening the Deal, and Strengthening Swiss SMEs with AI. He leads research on explainable AI, climate commitments, and geospatial monitoring.