Varunraj Thayalalingam

Varunraj Thayalalingam, CFA has a diverse work experience in the financial industry. Varunraj currently serves as the Head of European Compliance for CIFC Asset Management since August 2022. Prior to this, they worked at AQR Capital Management from 2018 to 2022 as the Vice President of International Compliance. Before that, Varunraj was the Global Legal and Compliance Officer at Amber Capital in 2018. Varunraj'searlier experience includes working as an Associate Director in Legal, Compliance, and Structuring at Twelve Capital from 2012 to 2018.

Varunraj Thayalalingam, CFA has a diverse educational background in law and finance. Varunraj obtained a Bachelor of Laws (BLaw) degree from the University of Zurich from 2010 to 2013. In 2013, they briefly attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where they focused on Intellectual Property Law & International Litigation and Arbitration. Following this, Varunraj pursued further studies at the University of London, where they completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws with a specialization in Banking and Finance Law from 2014 to 2016.

In addition to their educational achievements, Varunraj has also obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification from the CFA Institute. Although the specific month and year they acquired this certification are not provided, it is an additional qualification that enhances their expertise in the field of finance.