Maxim Zaraisky is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in portfolio management and energy market analysis. Currently serving as Partner Portfolio Manager at Balyasny Asset Management L.P. since January 2021, Maxim previously held the position of Global Head of Gas and Power at Squarepoint Capital. Prior experience includes a role as European Energy Strategist/Partner at Cumulus/City Financial Investment Company, where the firm was recognized as the world's largest commodity hedge fund in 2016. Maxim's career began at Merrill Lynch, focusing on analytics for Continental Power Markets. Maxim's educational background includes an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and executive programs at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and Harvard Business School. Notable accolades include multiple awards in 2014 for directional hedge fund performance.