- Co-founded Quantum: Spearheaded the launch of Quantum, delivering dynamic liquid alternative investment solutions tailored to client needs.- Systematic Multi-Asset UCITs Fund: Created and managed a systematic multi-asset UCITs fund, achieving a top-quartile ranking with a 3-year exemplary track record and $130 million in AUM. Implemented a novel investment strategy merging quantitative investment strategies with an active macroeconomic overlay. - Algorithmic Trading & Risk Management: Developed from scratch in Python the firms internal systems, daily processes and research platform, as well as the fund’s algorithmic trading strategies and models- Investment Strategy Research: Conducted comprehensive research into various alpha generating signals, risk premia and systematic factor investing strategies across multiple asset classes (Equities, Commodities, FX, Volatility, and Fixed Income) which was used to inform and refine the systematic strategies deployed by the fund.- Portfolio Construction Expertise: Utilized extensive experience in portfolio construction to develop bespoke systematic client portfolio solutions aligned with their goals and risk tolerances.- Fund Distribution: Handled the fund distribution efforts in the UK and Switzerland, successfully attracting significant investments from prestigious blue-chip investors.- CIO/COO duties: Undertook many responsibilities to ensure the operational running and growth of the business: developed systematic strategies and the firm’s internal models, managed the day to day fund investments and its risk management, created the investment vehicle and was involved in all the structuring and legal aspects of its creation, managed all client relationships and asset raising in Europe and Middle East, and handled control functions such as FCA reporting/compliance and managing the firms books and records.

- Sourced physical commodities for purchasing partners, arranged transport logistics and trade financing.

Sep 2013 to Jun 2015Mena and Sub Sahara Africa Trading- Executive Director- Built a successful trading franchise from the ground up- Traded FX forwards, Non Deliverable Forwards, local interest rate swaps and local bills and bonds (Middle East, North and Sub Saharan Africa)- Created and traded hedging solutions to help clients manage their interest rate/ FX risk and to manage their asset liability mismatch. - Developed the business for Islamic Financing transactions- Established strong and enduring relationships with key clients and market participantsJan 2010 to Sep 2013Exotics and CVA Trading (Emerging Markets) - Executive Director- Managed a book with focus on developing and trading strategic financing and hedging transactions for clients in the middle east, Africa and Eastern Europe.- Managed counterparty credit risk exposure for the Emerging Markets PortfolioApr 2005 to Jan 2010Equity Hybrid Exotic Trading - Executive Director- Built one of the most profitable trading franchises in Asia from scratch (annual Pnl $100mill+)- Strategically scaled the business to become one of the most efficient trading desks on thestreet (consistently outperforming competition on Pnl per head)- Traded a global hybrid book (all equity markets and all asset classes including rates, FX, and commodities) on a wide array of payoffs- Developed and co-managed a commodity hybrid joint venture that traded bespoke hybrid ideas to hedge funds, asset side investors, and liability hedgersJul 2003 to Apr 2005Equity Hybrid Derivatives Structuring- Structured and marketed derivative solutions across all asset classes: equities, interest rates, commodities, funds, credit, and FX with a specialization in equity and equity hybrids.