Jakob Merz

Jakob Merz is a business professional currently working as a Consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.1 He has a diverse background in finance, consulting, and entrepreneurship.

Education and Achievements

Jakob holds a Master of Science degree from ESADE Business & Law School, which he attended from 2019 to 2020.1 He is also a scholar of the German National Academic Foundation, an honor he received in February 2016.1

Notable achievements include:

• Winner of the University of Navarra International Case Competition (UNICC) in 2017
• German Youth Basketball National Player from 2011-2014, participating in European Championships

Professional Experience

Throughout his career, Jakob has gained experience in various roles:

• Visiting Associate at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
• Fellow Intern at McKinsey & Company
• Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Credit Suisse
• Entrepreneur In Residence at True Growth Capital
• Sales Lead at KYC
• Data Team Intern at Taxfix

He has also been involved with confluentes e.V., serving as a board member for the student consultancy at WHU.

Skills and Interests

Jakob Merz has demonstrated skills in:

• Data analysis
• Consulting
• Sales
• Strategic partnerships

His professional interests include finance and working with startups to help grow their businesses.

Certifications

Jakob has obtained several certifications, including:

• Versicherungsfachmann / Insurance Broker Test from IHK Berlin (March 2023)
• Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Associate (February 2020)1

Jakob Merz's diverse experience and educational background have prepared him for his current role as a Consultant at Boston Consulting Group, where he likely applies his skills in strategy, finance, and data analysis to solve complex business challenges.