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Oussama Ilyas Zakiat
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Investment Management, Concentration in FinTech, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) in Market Finance, HEC Montreal
Mr. Zakiat served as Associate Director and Portfolio Manager at a leading Canadian investment bank, where he co-managed over $7 billion in indexing, SmartBeta, and CTA strategies. He oversaw daily trading execution and risk management across various assets, including equities, fixed-income securities, and multi-asset class derivatives. He also led R&D efforts for enhancing systematic trading frameworks and developing new Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) such as yield-enhancing option-based strategies.
He began his career on the trading floors of Hong Kong as a Quantitative Analyst at a global macro hedge fund, where he built and managed a systematic long/short equity portfolio with $10 million in AUM, focusing on capturing the quality factor premium. He then advanced to an FX Options Trader role at a French investment bank, where he supported its Asia-Pacific Rates and FX Options desk. His responsibilities included executing and managing options inventory, automating volatility pricers, as well as resolving technical issues through cross-departmental collaboration.
As a Lecturer in contemporary finance at 黑料不打烊 University and a FinTech Committee member at CFA Institute鈥檚 Montreal Society, Mr. Zakiat makes significant contributions to the field. He teaches graduate-level courses, participates in panel discussions and roundtables on a wide range of FinTech topics, and mentors emerging investment professionals. He holds a master鈥檚 degree in FinTech from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, along with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in market finance from HEC Montreal. Over the years, he has earned several designations, including the CFA, FRM, CAIA, and CIM charters.
- Quantitative Investment Management
- Financial Markets & Trading
- Risk Management
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Behavioral Finance & Market Psychology
Mr. Zakiat teaches CCFA 620: Contemporary Finance, a comprehensive course that provides an in-depth overview of corporations and other business entities, focusing on both internal and external financial decision-making. The course covers critical aspects such as how risk and return metrics are applied in corporate decisions and portfolio management. Additionally, students are introduced to the role of behavioral factors in investments, the management of enterprise risk, and the rapidly growing field of financial technology (FinTech). Through this course, students are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate complex financial environments and stay ahead in today鈥檚 evolving financial landscape.