About
Michael Osterloh is a seasoned Founder, Managing Director, and Executive Board Member with over two decades of experience spanning financial markets, cloud technology, and software development. He excels at driving strategic growth, optimizing complex operations, and leading innovative ventures from concept to market, leveraging deep expertise in SaaS, IT infrastructure, and financial market structures to deliver measurable business impact.
Work
HOSTAFRICA (PTY) LTD
|Founder & Managing Director
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Summary
Led the establishment and growth of HOSTAFRICA, a comprehensive cloud and hosting services provider, driving strategic direction, operational excellence, and market expansion.
Highlights
Spearheaded the launch and scaling of an IT infrastructure company, establishing core offerings in VPS, cloud servers, and e-commerce hosting, achieving sustained market presence over 8+ years.
Directed end-to-end business operations, including product development, sales, marketing, and customer support, ensuring high service availability and client satisfaction.
Implemented robust security protocols and online backup solutions, safeguarding critical client data and enhancing service reliability across all hosting platforms.
Cultivated strategic partnerships with resellers and technology providers, expanding market reach and diversifying revenue streams within the competitive hosting industry.
3-MD GmbH
|CEO
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Summary
Orchestrated the strategic direction and operational execution for 3-MD GmbH, specializing in software development, process integration, and project consulting for startups.
Highlights
Drove full-lifecycle software development initiatives, utilizing Laravel, PHP, and JavaScript to deliver custom SaaS solutions and enterprise applications.
Provided expert project consulting and process integration services, optimizing operational workflows and enhancing efficiency for diverse client portfolios.
Guided startup ventures through critical development phases, from conceptualization to market launch, ensuring robust technical foundations and scalable architectures.
Managed hosting infrastructure and related services, guaranteeing high performance and reliability for client applications and platforms.
Deutsche Börse Cloud Exchange
|Member of the Executive Board
Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Served as a key member of the Executive Board, contributing to the strategic direction and governance of the Deutsche Börse Cloud Exchange.
Highlights
Contributed to the strategic development and market positioning of the cloud exchange platform, influencing key business decisions and growth initiatives.
Provided executive oversight on critical operational and technological advancements, ensuring alignment with market demands and regulatory standards.
Participated in high-level discussions and decision-making processes, shaping the future of cloud-based financial services within the Deutsche Börse group.
Leveraged deep financial market expertise to guide the integration of cloud technologies with traditional exchange operations, enhancing efficiency and innovation.
Eurex
|Vice President, Market Structure
Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Led initiatives focused on optimizing and evolving market structures within Eurex, a leading derivatives exchange.
Highlights
Analyzed and developed innovative market structure proposals, contributing to the competitiveness and efficiency of Eurex's derivatives trading platforms.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new trading functionalities and enhance existing market models, improving liquidity and participant experience.
Provided expert insights on regulatory changes and industry trends, ensuring market structure initiatives remained compliant and strategically advantageous.
Managed complex projects aimed at improving market integrity and operational resilience within the derivatives landscape.
Eurex Clearing AG
|Head of Unit, Clearing & Risk Operations
Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Directed a critical unit responsible for clearing and risk operations, ensuring robust and efficient post-trade services for Eurex.
Highlights
Led a team responsible for daily clearing and settlement operations, maintaining high accuracy and efficiency standards for derivatives transactions.
Developed and implemented enhanced risk management frameworks, significantly mitigating operational and financial risks across clearing processes.
Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of clearing operations, from trade capture to collateral management, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Streamlined operational workflows and introduced new technologies, improving processing times and reducing manual intervention in clearing activities.
Eurex
|Employee of Marketsupervision Data Group
Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Contributed to market supervision efforts by managing and analyzing critical data within the Marketsupervision Data Group at Eurex.
Highlights
Managed and analyzed large datasets to support market surveillance and ensure compliance with trading rules and regulations.
Contributed to the development and maintenance of data quality standards, enhancing the integrity and reliability of market supervision information.
Assisted in identifying potential market abuses and irregularities through detailed data analysis, supporting regulatory reporting and enforcement actions.
Collaborated with internal stakeholders to provide timely and accurate data insights for strategic decision-making in market oversight.
Deutsche Börse
|Employee of Marketsupervision Xetra
Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Performed market supervision duties specifically for the Xetra trading system, contributing to market integrity and regulatory compliance.
Highlights
Monitored trading activities on the Xetra platform to detect and investigate unusual or suspicious market behavior.
Ensured adherence to exchange rules and regulations, contributing to the fair and orderly functioning of the market.
Prepared detailed reports on market incidents and trends, providing critical information for compliance and risk management teams.
Supported the operational efficiency of market supervision processes, utilizing analytical tools to enhance detection capabilities.
Education
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
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Higher Education
N/A
Skills
Leadership & Strategy
Start-ups, CFO, COO, Executive Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Project Consulting, Governance, Entrepreneurship.
Financial Markets & Operations
Financial Markets, Derivatives, Clearing Operations, Risk Management, Market Structure, Market Supervision, Compliance, Xetra Trading System, Data Analysis, Regulatory Reporting.
Technology & Software
Cloud Servers, VPS, Website Hosting, eCommerce Hosting, Website Security, SSL Certificates, Online Backup, Software Development, Process Integration, SaaS Development, Laravel, PHP, JavaScript, IT Infrastructure.
Business Operations
Operations Management, Customer Relations, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Resource Management.