You are leading the Relationship Management team in LIQID’s Munich office. What excites you most about this role and responsibility?
Two aspects of my role excite me the most: the complexity of the clients I’m fortunate to work with, and having the chance to help a younger team of finance professionals grow their knowledge across every part of the wealth management space, including private markets. The great thing is that we don’t have to question how we contribute to LIQID’s overall success, as we represent the work delivered by our investment team and other internal departments. When you add the relationship manager’s contribution on top of that, the impact becomes clearly measurable.

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You have worked with affluent, HNWI and UHNWI clients throughout your career. How has your understanding of client needs evolved over time?
Overall, client needs across different wealth segments vary significantly. While there are some common themes such as the desire for fairly priced, high-quality investments and a broad, well-rounded knowledge base from their advisor the key motivations and pain points differ greatly.

A simple example: affluent clients may primarily focus on optimizing returns while building a solid buffer for retirement, whereas HNWI+ clients are often more concerned with preserving and structuring their wealth for the next generation. Both goals are entirely understandable, but they require different approaches and advisory skillsets.

In addition, I’ve observed that especially within the HNWI+ segment, the human side of the business becomes increasingly important. Strong technical expertise is expected as a baseline, which means factors such as likeability, integrity, and the overall personality of the relationship manager can ultimately become key differentiators for success.


What does excellent relationship management mean to you – especially in a digital wealth management environment like LIQID?
One of the main hurdles in the “digital world” is trust. Most fintechs are still relatively young compared to private banks and traditional wealth managers, many of which have built their reputations over decades or even longer.

Looking at the hard facts, a digital approach can significantly improve investment outcomes by optimizing costs, which is one of the most important drivers of long-term returns, alongside the right asset allocation. However, since investing is fundamentally built on trust, a strong relationship manager can bridge the gap between the trust clients need and the clear advantages a digital model can offer.

In my view, the human element within a digital business is one of the key factors for long-term success.

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As a Team Lead, how do you support and develop your team on a daily basis?
I am convinced that most people need two things in order to perform at their best and grow in their roles: first, a clear understanding of the overarching goal their work contributes to, and second, a strong sense of personal agency in their day-to-day work.

With a team that includes a variety of personalities and levels of seniority, my role is not only to identify where I can provide professional guidance based on my experience and knowledge, but also to help them translate new insights into daily habits and routines in a way that fits their individual strengths and working styles.

You’ve worked across traditional banking, family offices, and asset managers before joining LIQID. How does LIQID differ from more traditional financial institutions?
LIQID offers a strong blend of different types of financial service providers. Our offering is often more cost-efficient than traditional banks, while also being broader and more sophisticated due to access to private markets. At the same time, the model remains scalable, as our minimum investment thresholds are significantly lower compared to private banks, traditional wealth managers, and of course family offices.

Naturally, scaling a wealth management offering means finding the right balance between highly individualized client needs and a structured, scalable framework. However, for most affluent clients and above, I genuinely believe LIQID is often one of the best choices in the market.

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What role does the Munich office play within LIQID, and what makes working there special?Munich offers multiple advantages for LIQID. First, a significant portion of our client base is located in and around Munich, and many clients value the option of meeting in person. The same applies to prospective clients who are still exploring LIQID having a local presence makes it easier to meet on site and helps bridge the “trust gap” I mentioned earlier.

Second, as we continue to grow, Munich provides excellent opportunities to attract and hire top talent, given the strong concentration of financial industry professionals in the city and the wider region.


Which skills or mindset do you think are essential for being successful in Relationship Management today?
A broad knowledge base is obviously essential, but beyond that, there are a few qualities that I believe truly determine success in this field. You need to strike the right balance between a service-oriented mindset and the ability to provide clear guidance and take the lead when clients need it.

In addition, a high level of curiosity and intrinsic motivation to keep learning is critical, as client situations can be unique and complex, meaning there is always room to deepen your expertise.

Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, you need to be genuinely likeable. Without that, everything else becomes far less effective.