Hans-Markus Wagener

Dr. iur. • VP at Goldman Sachs • Financial Markets & Regulation • Cross-Border Strategy & Policy

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

About

I am a financial markets and regulatory professional with experience at Goldman Sachs and Linklaters, focusing on cross-border investment structures and the interaction between legal frameworks and business strategy. I enjoy working at the interface of law, business and policy, and contributing to the development of effective and forward-looking approaches. In my current role, I work at the intersection of private wealth, regulatory requirements and international financial markets, advising on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters and translating regulatory constraints into practical, business-oriented solutions. Navigating global markets and cross-border investments requires a balance of strategic insight and practical execution. In advising Goldman Sachs - including across jurisdictions - I aim for clarity, stability and long-term value in dynamic environments. All views expressed are my personal ones only.

Experience

  • Executive Director // Vice President at Goldman Sachs
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Private Wealth Management (PWM) Advising on regulatory aspects of cross-border wealth structures and investment activities Supporting business teams in implementing financial regulation in a client-facing context Translating regulatory requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions Working with stakeholders across business, compliance and legal functions

  • Rechtsanwalt | Attorney at Law • Associate at Linklaters
    Sep 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Antitrust & Foreign Investment Group (AFIG) Strategic advice on cross-border transactions and regulatory proceedings Representing clients before European courts and competition authorities including but not limited to the Court of Justice of the European Union, the European Commission, the Bundeskartellamt (German Federal Cartel Office) etc. Conducting regulatory analysis in complex, multi-jurisdictional matters Working with international teams on high-profile mandates

  • Karriereübergang at Career Break
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos

  • Rechtsreferendar | Law Clerk at Oberlandesgericht Düsseldorf
    Apr 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court

  • Rechtsreferendar (Wahlstage) | Law Clerk & Project Assistant at Munich Security Conference
    Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 · 3 mos

    Project Management Group Supported projects at the intersection of international security and foreign policy Contributed to organisational and analytical tasks in a high-level diplomatic international environment Gained exposure to geopolitical policy discussions and strategic government negotiations