Sikandar Samar

Sikandar Samar is an experienced finance professional with a specialization in quantitative equity trading and portfolio management. Currently serving as a Portfolio Manager at Brevan Howard since September 2023, Sikandar has held senior positions at notable firms including Millennium as Senior Portfolio Manager, and DRW as Head of Global Equities (Systematic). Previous roles include Quant Trader at Virtu Financial and Vice President positions at Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse, focusing on global quantitative equity strategies. A Ph.D. graduate in Optimization, Statistical Estimation, and Control from Stanford University, Sikandar has a strong academic foundation complemented by research experience at leading institutions, including Siemens Corporate Research and Stanford University.