Moritz Schulz

M.Sc. Finance at Waseda University | Credit Research at MEAG | Equity Research at HSBC

Tokyo, Japan

About

Graduate from Germany, currently pursuing a Master’s in Finance at Waseda University. Strong academic foundation in Business Administration, complemented by hands-on experience in Equity and Credit Research as well as Investment Counselling at HSBC and MEAG. Proficient in fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and market research. Developed an international profile through a semester abroad in Hiroshima and a thesis on Japanese FX margin traders at Fukuyama University. Aspiring to deliver impactful research through analytical rigor and cross-cultural understanding.

Experience

  • Research Assistant at Waseda University
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    Real Estate Finance

  • Credit Research Analyst at MEAG
    Mar 2025 - Aug 2025 · 6 mos

    Asset Management Company of Munich Re (EUR 360bn AuM) • Conducted fundamental analysis of IG and HY bond issuers across EMEA and APAC, building financial models with exposure to various sectors, particularly Financial Institutions, Retail, and Real Estate across both developed and emerging markets • Contributed to credit investment memos and sector overviews, supporting analysts in drafting investment recommendations based on relative valuation • Engaged in credit strategy development by incorporating current capital market topics • Developed quantitative and qualitative tools for bond valuation, performance measurement, and data visualization, including: o A scoring model to evaluate the suitability of covered bonds for buy-and-maintain mandates o A fundamental dashboard to track trends across multiple sectors

  • Equity Research Analyst at HSBC
    Aug 2024 - Jan 2025 · 6 mos

    • Worked closely with the Global Head of Exchanges, covering European banks and exchanges • Initial Coverage – Nasdaq, Inc.: o Built a comprehensive valuation model (ROE/CoE-based Valuation, Residual Income, Market Multiples) from scratch and authored a detailed equity research report, laying the foundation for future coverage • Conducted independent research on companies, sectors, and markets to support investment theses • Supported equity valuation and financial analysis, contributing to the development of in-depth research reports

  • Investment Counsellor at HSBC
    Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 · 5 mos

    • Performed portfolio analysis for U/HNWI clients, leveraging independent market and peer-group research alongside HSBC’s proprietary research to support multi-asset investment recommendations • Conducted portfolio and fund analyses utilizing Bloomberg, calculating key financial performance metrics to support investment decision-making • Assisted in developing tailored portfolio solutions for family offices, including the preparation of comprehensive RFP responses for mandate tenders • Researched specific investment themes (e.g. infrastructure, India), supported client meeting preparation, and participated in client events

  • Research Assistant at Hochschule Pforzheim - Gestaltung, Technik, Wirtschaft und Recht
    Apr 2022 - Aug 2022 · 5 mos

    • Led tutorials for the lecture Financial Management (Financial Accounting, Investments, and Finance I & II), creating original exercises and guiding students through practical problem-solving • Designed and executed a focused empirical research project to comprehensively assess students’ challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering actionable insights that directly informed and enhanced Pforzheim University’s strategic pandemic response and support measures