Alain Monkam

Alain Monkam is an experienced finance professional with a strong background in investment portfolio management and financial analysis. Currently serving as the Chief Investment Officer and Director of Bank Portfolio Management at Arvest Bank from September 2023 to March 2025, Alain has previously held prominent positions such as VP/Portfolio Manager for Fixed Income at Arvest Wealth Management, overseeing significant trust assets and a substantial bank investment portfolio. Alain's leadership extends to the CFA Society Arkansas, where roles included Director, Immediate Past President, and President of the Board of Directors, focusing on speaker recruitment and event coordination. Previous experience includes VP of M&A/Investment Portfolio Manager at Bear State Bank and Senior Analyst at Westrock Capital Partners, LLC. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and foundational studies in Business Administration at Henderson State University.