ABOUT US
Swiss tradition.
Global perspective.
Headquartered in Zurich, we combine Swiss financial tradition with global investment expertise serving clients diligently and independently.
ABOUT US
Varde
/ˈʋɑɖə/
A “varde” is the Norwegian word for a cairn that embodies guidance, reliability and safety. Vardora Partners is a trusted advisor, offering long-term investment perspectives, supporting our clients reaching their financial objectives.
STRATEGY
Global Asset Allocation
We actively manage diversified global asset allocation strategies, investing in liquid assets and strategies. The investment strategies aim to mitigate market risk and limit drawdowns while delivering long-term equity-like returns.
PEOPLE
The Team
The principals collectively bring an average of 30 years of experience in managing capital for private and institutional clients.
Christian S. Jansen
Founding Partner and Chairman of the Board
Christian brings three decades of expertise in investment management, advising and overseeing capital for both private clients and institutional investors. He has held CEO, CIO, and co-founder positions at leading Swiss and Swedish asset management firms, as well as Norwegian family offices. Christian is educated in Norway and the United States, and a Norwegian citizen.
Rainer M. Nigg
Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer
With over 40 years of experience in international financial services, Rainer has held senior positions in global securities trading and sales, and has advised institutional investors at leading European and American investment and private banks. He also served as CEO of a US SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Zurich for more than a decade. Rainer is educated in Liechtenstein and Switzerland, he is a citizen of Liechtenstein.
Haakon A. Håland
Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer
With over 20 years of expertise in the investment management industry, Haakon brings a proven track record of advising and managing capital for both private clients and institutional investors. He has held Chief Investment Officer roles at leading Swiss asset management firms and US investment advisory companies. Haakon is educated in the United States and Norway, and holds dual Swiss and Norwegian citizenship.
Markus Angst
Independent Member of the Board
With more than 35 years of experience in private banking, Markus was previously member of the Executive Management at Aquila AG, where he served as Deputy CEO and Head of Customers, Partners & Collaborations. A Swiss citizen, he has built an extensive career leading client advisory, partnership development, and strategic collaboration initiatives across the wealth management industry. Markus holds a non-operational role at Vardora Partners AG