Onno Steenbeek

Onno Steenbeek is an Associate Professor in Finance at the Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam, where he holds a Chair in Pension Fund Risk Management. He maintains a dual career, being primarily affiliated with APG Asset Management as Managing Director of Strategic Portfolio Advice, providing advisory services on asset-liability management and strategic asset allocation for pension funds managing around €500 billion in assets. He also serves on the investment committee of the Unilever pension fund, chairs the investment committee of the charity foundation Volkskracht, and is a member of the Occupational Pensions Stakeholder Group at EIOPA.

His research interests center on pension fund risk management, pension reform, strategic asset allocation, ESG investing, and occupational pension systems. His work bridges academic rigor and practical policy impact, especially in the context of the Dutch pension system's transformation. He has published extensively on pension innovation, international comparisons, and sustainable investing.

The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on the reform of the Dutch pension system, with comparative insights drawn from international models. His work increasingly integrates ESG considerations into investment frameworks, particularly in emerging markets. His articles reflect a blend of policy analysis, financial modeling, and institutional design, with recurring themes of risk-sharing, governance, and long-term sustainability in pension systems.

Scientific Awards:

• Asset Allocation Fantasy Game (2011)

Onno Steenbeek has supervised several students, with five supervised works documented, though specific names are not listed. His professional activities include editorial work for academic journals and frequent invited talks on pension policy and asset management. He has been involved in significant grant-like professional projects, particularly in the reform of the Dutch pension system and the development of quantitative models for strategic advice at APG.

His work is closely tied to institutional practice rather than a traditional academic lab or research team. However, he leads the Strategic Portfolio Advice department at APG, which functions as a research and advisory unit developing quantitative models for pension fund optimization. This team plays a central role in shaping investment strategy and reform implementation across major Dutch pension funds.