Bijan Pani joins NJ Asset Management as Chief Investment Officer

Pani’s previous work experiences include as an analyst on the credit lending and derivatives team at Barclays Capital (London), as an investment analyst for the global macro hedge fund Eden Financial Services (London), and investment advisory firm Yeti Capital (London). Huh. Advisory – Volume Strategy & Asset Allocation, the fund house said in a statement.

“With over a decade of experience in the financial and investment sector, Pani’s expertise lies in the development and leverage of factor-based models, quantitative research and portfolio management,” it said.

Academically, Pani holds a Doctorate in Finance from EDHEC Business School in France, Master in Finance from London Business School, Master in Computer Science from Oxford University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Utkal University, India. He has also been a Visiting Professor and Researcher in Finance at XLRI – Xavier School of Management, India.

Speaking on the joining of Pani, Rajeev Shastri, Director and CEO, said, “We are excited to be joining Paani. He joins our dynamic team with rich expertise in developing factor-based products. We are confident that he is a huge asset to the team and will be instrumental in guiding our factor-based investment initiatives.”

“Factor investing has proven to be a hugely successful approach globally and I am sure it will be the same in India. As a dedicated factor-based asset manager, NJ Asset Management is at the forefront of factor investing in India And it’s suitable for anyone passionate about factor investing like me,” Waters said.

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