Tal Shir

Tal Shir has a diverse work experience, beginning with their current role as VP - Quant Portfolio Manager at AlphaGrep since March 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Portfolio Manager at Lake Geneva Investment Partners SA from April 2010 to July 2022. Additionally, they served as a Quant/Risk Officer at SAF & CO from April 2010 to October 2013, where they managed various systematic strategies and engaged in quantitative investment research and portfolio management. Tal also worked as a Quantitative Analyst - Risk Management at Heritage Bank from June 2008 to March 2010, and in the Quantitative Investments Department at Swissquote from February 2008 to June 2008. Earlier in their career, they were a student at HEC Lausanne from September 2006 to May 2008. Lastly, Tal worked at IAI as a Drone Pilot Instructor from October 1999 to August 2005, where they instructed trainees on operating the company's systems and promoted the company's aircrafts in Asia.

Tal Shir holds a Master of Science in Finance (MScF) degree from HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne, which they pursued from 2006 to 2008. In 2009, they completed a Financial Risk Manager (FRM) program at an institution called FRM. Prior to that, from 2003 to 2006, Tal Shir obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Physics from Tel Aviv University. In November 2014, they also acquired the certification of Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) from LGIP.