Laboratorium Decisorium
The Decision Makers Laboratory Journal
A Journal by Dr. Michael Clarke

About The Author.
Dr Michael Clarke is an expert at the intersection of financial markets & securities, corporate finance, corporate strategic management and macroeconomics.
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Dr Clarke's writings leverage his over 20 years as a senior professional financial markets professional combined with deep academic linkages from 15 years of post-tertiary studies & research. Dr Clarke's professional experience crosses through institutional investment management (including derivatives trading), investment banking & corporate advisory, commercial relationship banking, transaction banking and general management. The capstone of Dr Clarkes academic credentials is a Doctorate of Philosophy (PHD) in Economics which he holds alongside both Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Banker professional masters designations.
Professional Highlights
2018- now
Strategic Leader
NAB
Leadership roles across institutional banking, across transaction banking, sales & client management, people leadership, strategy development & execution and financial responsibilities.
2011-2018
Investment Banker & Corporate Advisory
NAB
Corporate financial advisory to institutional clients advising on investments in new asset development, full spectrum capital raising and M&A strategy.
2007-2011
Investment Management & Securities Trading
SG Hiscock
Portfolio Manager for hedge fund strategies. Securities & derivatives trading, quantitative risk management, arbitrage strategies and other complex investment structures.
2007-2011
Foundations
Early career foundations in credit analysis, structured corporate finance, institutional banking and relationship management
Education Highlights
2024
Doctor of Philosophy
(Economics)
RMIT University
Australia
Doctoral thesis on the drivers of macroeconomic productivity growth, focusing on demographics and urbanisation
2007
Chartered Financial Analyst
CFA Institute
The CFA is the globally recognised premier professional post-graduate designation for financial investment professionals
2021
Chartered Banker
FINSIA
The Chartered Banker designation is the peak professional designation for the banking industry
2003
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
Deakin University Australia
Honours degree with Majors in Finance and Economics.
Research thesis in option / derivatives.
John Schollour Prize (Magna Cum Laude of graduating class)

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