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Tej Rai
Senior Vice President, Asset Allocation at iA Financial Group
Tej Rai is a senior investment professional currently serving as the Managing Director of Asset Allocation at iA Global Asset Management (iAGAM), a role he has held since February 2021.12 Here are some key details about his background and experience:
Professional Experience
Tej joined iAGAM in November 2020 and has nearly 20 years of experience in investment management and data science.1 Prior to his current role, he briefly served as a Senior Asset Allocation and Portfolio Construction Advisor at iAGAM.2
Before joining iAGAM, Tej held the following positions:
- Principal, Portfolio Management and Research at SECOR Asset Management (2011-2019)
- Portfolio Manager at Goldman Sachs (2006-2011)
- Senior Data Scientist at Komodo Health (2019-2020)2
Expertise and Responsibilities
At iAGAM, Tej co-leads the Economics, Research and Asset Allocation team. His responsibilities include:
- Developing asset allocation and portfolio construction capabilities
- Providing economic analysis and investment research
- Serving as a member of the iAGAM Asset Allocation Committee1
Tej is known for his expertise in:
- Quantitative investment strategies
- Factor-based risk budgeting
- Currency and equity futures trading
- Advising on asset allocation for institutional clients1
Education
Tej is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed the Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology. He holds:
- B.S. in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the Wharton School
- B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences1
Investment Philosophy
Tej focuses on quantitative, systematic analysis and is committed to developing best-in-class asset allocation and portfolio construction capabilities. His objective is to generate consistent value added, with an emphasis on downside protection, while maximizing potential for long-term capital growth.1