Ahmed Talhaoui, CFA

Ahmed Talhaoui, CFA, is a prominent figure in the financial sector, currently serving as the Managing Director and Head of BlackRock Systematic for EMEA and APAC. In this role, he oversees systematic investment strategies across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Talhaoui leads the systematic investing platform at BlackRock, which manages over $200 billion in assets. His focus is on integrating human expertise with data-driven methodologies to enhance investment performance and mitigate risks through diversified strategies.12

• Previous Experience:

  • UAE Federal Pension Fund: Before joining BlackRock in 2014, he was the Head of Investments, responsible for managing the fund's assets and external managers.1
  • Barclays Global Investors: He served as Head of Portfolio Solutions prior to its merger with BlackRock in 2009, overseeing various fixed income funds.1
  • Credit Suisse and JP Morgan: Talhaoui has held significant roles at both institutions, including Head of Fixed Income Quantitative Portfolio Management at Credit Suisse and a front office developer at JP Morgan.1

Education

Talhaoui holds a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the École Nationale d'Informatique et Mathématiques Appliquées de Grenoble (ENSIMAG), France. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.1

Investment Philosophy

Talhaoui emphasizes a "human-machine team" approach to investing, where creativity and judgment complement systematic processes. He advocates for using advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques to enhance investment insights while maintaining a strong human element in decision-making.2

His leadership in systematic investing reflects a commitment to leveraging technology to create adaptive and robust investment strategies that aim to outperform benchmarks while managing risk effectively.2