Jan Becker was born in Hessen in the mid-west of Germany in 1986. After acquiring his Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Goethe University in Frankfurt, he graduated as a Master of Science in Capital Markets from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. The author is a capital market professional in the field of asset management and quantitative finance. He gained relevant experience in practical tactical asset allocation at a renowned German asset management firm and thereafter on capital market derivative strategies for a consultancy firm in Frankfurt. His core area of expertise is centered on multi asset and absolute return investments. Today he is working for an international asset management company and supplying institutional clients with investment solutions.