Our People
Schwarz Quant is built by people who are exceptional in their own fields. They come from different countries, cultures, faiths and educational paths, and each brings a different way of seeing a problem.
What they share is simple. They take ownership. They know how to start a task, see it through to the end, and do it without needing to be chased. We hire for ability, character and curiosity, and we look at the person, not the label.
We are different, and that is deliberate. Questioning assumptions works best when people don’t all start from the same ones. Behind the work, we are a team of friends who trust and look out for each other.
Samuel Akinkunmi Lawrence OLAOGUN
Founder & CEO, Schwarz Quant
Samuel Akinkunmi Lawrence OLAOGUN is the Founder and CEO of Schwarz Quant, an independent quantitative research and investment-focused firm developing research, models and systematic approaches to financial markets and capital allocation.
His work brings together wealth and asset management, risk management, market forecasting and portfolio construction, supported by advanced expertise in quantitative analysis, probabilistic modelling and systematic trading systems.
Samuel’s approach is grounded in a simple idea: investment decisions should begin with rigorous research and a clear understanding of risk. His work focuses on using quantitative methods, economic analysis and data to better understand markets, identify potential investment opportunities and develop systematic approaches to capital allocation.
Samuel is a quantitative investor and researcher with interests spanning financial markets, economics, alternative assets, portfolio construction, risk and systematic investment strategies.
He holds a degree in Business Administration from a Cooperative State University, Germany, where he developed a particular interest in financial forecasting and modelling. Prior to this, he studied Industrial and Production Engineering at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, developing a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, physics and engineering.
Beyond quantitative finance, Samuel is interested in business transformation, financial innovation and the global economic outlook. Through Schwarz Quant, he shares perspectives and research on portfolio construction, market movements, economic developments and global macroeconomic trends.
Expertise
- Quantitative Investment Research
- Wealth, Asset & Risk Management
- Alternative Assets & Hedge Fund Strategies
- Market Forecasting & Financial Modelling
- Portfolio Construction & Management
- Systematic Trading & Investment Strategies
- Probabilistic Modelling
- Macroeconomic & Market Research
Schwarz Quant is currently focused on research and development and is working toward the regulatory and operational framework required for its planned future investment activities. The information presented on this website does not constitute an offer of investment services, investment advice or a solicitation to invest.
