Andreas Sossong was born in Saarbrücken (Germany) in 1986. He holds a master’s degree in finance from the WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management in Vallendar. Due to his study visits to the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and the University of Texas (Austin), he has gained international experience. Further, the author has gained varied experience in the area of international banking at Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and Oliver Wyman Financial Services Consulting. Besides, he could extend his knowledge in the area of the asset management at the Berenberg Bank and Dr. Kalliwoda Research. After his studies, Andreas Sossong joined Oliver Wyman where he is currently pursuing a career in management consulting.