Sascha Steffen

Prof. Sascha Steffen is the DWS Senior Chair in Finance and Professor of Finance at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. His research focuses on banking, corporate finance, and financial intermediation, with emphasis on banking crises, corporate financing strategies, and policy implications. He has published in top-tier journals like the Journal of Finance and Journal of Financial Economics, receiving Best Paper Awards and grants from the FDIC and DFG. His advisory roles include work with central banks (e.g., ECB, Federal Reserve), commercial banks, and asset management firms. He also contributes to academic initiatives like the Schmalenbach-Arbeitskreis and non-profits enhancing financial literacy.

• Education: Extensive academic background in finance and economics (details not explicitly provided).
• Research Interests: Analyzes banking sector dynamics, corporate finance strategies, and the interplay between financial stability and monetary policy. Recent work addresses post-pandemic financial challenges and Brexit's impact on lending markets.
• Awards: Lamfalussy Fellowship (2010), Best Paper Awards.
• Teaching: Develops MBA and executive education programs on finance, banking regulation, and empirical banking studies.

His advisory work spans central bank consultations, corporate strategy reviews, and fintech startup guidance, reflecting a blend of academic and practical finance expertise.