Zhivko Nikolaev

Zhivko Nikolaev, CFA, is an experienced professional in product management and quantitative research within the financial services sector, currently serving as Associate Product Manager at FactSet since June 2020. In this role, Zhivko leads product updates for the Unified Risk Platform, collaborating with various teams to ensure client needs are met. Prior to this position, Zhivko held multiple roles at FactSet, resulting in promotions from Product Specialist I to Senior Product Specialist, where responsibilities included optimizing product workflows and supporting consumer-facing features. Zhivko has a strong background in equity trading gained at Alaric Securities and Bulgarian Trading Group, where strategic development and project management were key focuses. Educational credentials include graduate coursework in Financial Management at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from City University of Seattle.