Jamil Hallak is a Senior Debt Expert with a successful track record in Portfolio Management/Trading and a wide-ranging expertise in Global Markets (US, Europe, Asia), specializing in managing various books for Emerging Markets, High Yield, and Investment Grade credits. He excels in Fundamental Credit Analysis, Quantitative and Relative Value approaches, and has been a Credit Derivatives trader since 2001. With a deep understanding of Debt Capital Markets, he has experience in origination and providing solutions. Jamil also possesses proficiency in Corporate and Emerging Markets Financing Solutions, including Special Situations, Illiquid, and Private Debt.

Jamil Hallak's skill set includes Risk Management, enabling him to evaluate and understand the risk and rewards associated with projects across different business cycles. He has a Corporate Strategy-oriented focus and is adept at conveying complex investment ideas and strategies effectively. His professional experience extends to Team and Project Management, illustrating his ability to thrive in collaborative global teams while demonstrating a strong willingness to learn from and with others.

In terms of education, Jamil Hallak holds a Master's degree in Economics from St Joseph USJ, an Executive MBA from City University London, a DESS/Masters in Banking and Finance from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, and a Maitrise in Economics and Finance from the same institution.

Jamil Hallak has held significant roles in various esteemed organizations, including serving as the SVP Head of Investments at Riyad Bank, Emerging Markets trading at Credit Suisse, Managing Director EM at Haitong Securities, EM Credit Trading, Head of MENA & AFRICA at Deutsche Bank, Head of credit trading for the Middle East, Africa, Pakistan at Standard Chartered Bank, European High Yield Trader in London at BNP Paribas, and Credit/Interest rate Fund Manager in Paris at Société Générale Asset Management.