Marc Schmitt

About

I work on how AI is reshaping financial markets and organizations. Before returning to research, I spent nearly five years at Siemens Financial Services, where I led technology for the Equity Finance business, advised on AI and digital strategy, and managed a multi-million-euro technology portfolio. I am now a researcher at the University of Oxford, where my work develops the idea of algorithmic markets and examines how machine intelligence changes the way information is processed, capital is allocated, and organizations make decisions. I also lead the DEIM Research Institute, an independent non-profit focused on AI, finance, and digital ecosystems.

Experience

• Founder & Director at DEIM Research Institute
  Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  Algorithmic Markets, Algorithmic Organizing, Digital Ecosystems

• Researcher in AI, Finance & Digital Ecosystems at University of Oxford
  Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

• Senior IT Partner - Equity Finance & Strategic Development | Siemens Financial Services at Siemens
  Nov 2020 - Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Member of the Global IT Leadership Team at Siemens Financial Services; advised C-suite on AI, FinTech, and digital strategy • Head of IT for Equity Finance: led digitalization of the full investment lifecycle, covering origination, due diligence, portfolio management, and divestiture • Chaired the quarterly AI and Digital Portfolio Review with the CEO, CFO, CRO, and CIO • Budget owner for a multi-million euro annual technology portfolio; owned buy-vs-build-vs-reuse decisions and translated AI and digital opportunities into business cases and investment decisions. • Led global cross-functional teams across business units and corporate functions

• Management Consultant - Financial Services at d-fine GmbH
  Oct 2016 - Sep 2018 · 2 yrs

  • Advised global banks, corporates, and insurance groups on strategic and operational topics (artificial intelligence, business analytics, digital transformation, risk management) • Led the redesign and rollout of risk management and reporting functions • Automated an IFRS 9 credit risk and reporting system (development and testing) • Promoted AI/ML, blockchain, and digital strategy to teams and clients

• Consultant - M&A Advisory at Deloitte
  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 · 7 mos

  • Advised two leading asset managers during the sale of a joint venture service company • Contributed to various M&A deals, both buy-side as well as sell-side of leading companies • Prepared several outside-in valuations, pre-deal packages, and proposals for clients