Patrick Riske studied law at the Goethe University in Frankfurt and graduated with honours. After passing the Second German State Examination in Law, he tutored students and trainee lawyers and was an associate of the nationwide Juristisches Repetitorium Hemmer.

In addition, Patrick Riske developed an early interest in capital markets and became an independent, successful portfolio manager, author and lecturer on investment topics. He joined Fricke Finance & Legal in late 2002 and became a partner in 2006.