Iancu Daramus

Iancu Daramus has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Iancu currently holds the role of Head of Sustainability at Fulcrum Asset Management, where they are responsible for integrating sustainability practices into the company's operations. Prior to this, Iancu served as the Director of Climate-Aligned Investing and Responsible Investment Associate at the same company.

Before joining Fulcrum Asset Management, Iancu worked at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) as a Senior Sustainability Analyst, where they played a leading role in developing methodologies for fund alignment with net-zero goals. Iancu also presented LGIM's climate and ESG capabilities to a wide range of clients and media outlets. Prior to this, they held the position of Sustainability Analyst at LGIM, focusing on the integration of ESG criteria and responsible investment strategies.

Apart from their roles in finance, Iancu has also worked at Carbon Tracker, a think-tank focused on climate risk in financial markets, where they served as a Communications and Engagement Associate. In this capacity, they contributed to research on climate change and its impact on financial markets, with a particular emphasis on energy markets and environmental policy. Iancu was an official representative of civil society at the UN COP21 Conference, where the Paris Agreement on climate change was adopted.

Before transitioning into the finance and sustainability sectors, Iancu worked as a Researcher at The Institute of Art and Ideas, where they organized and promoted various events, including debates and concerts. Iancu recruited high-profile speakers and played a key role in the festival's program management and administration. Additionally, they worked as a Private Tutor at The Profs, providing tuition in international relations, political economy, and philosophy to undergraduate students.

Iancu's early work experience includes roles at the Cabinet Office, where they served as a Young Social Action Ambassador, and the University of Essex, where they held various positions such as International Academy Assistant, Student Ambassador, and Student Integration Assistant. Iancu was responsible for organizing events, offering administrative assistance, and acting as a representative of the university.

Iancu also gained research experience as a Research Intern at the Essex Autonomy Project, where they focused on health policy and contributed to a report for the Ministry of Justice. Overall, Iancu Daramus has a diverse background in sustainability, finance, communication, and research.

Iancu Daramus obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy and Politics from the University of Essex, where they studied from 2010 to 2013. Following that, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Philosophy and Public Policy at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2013 to 2015. In addition to their formal education, they also earned a Certificate in ESG Investing with a specialization in environmental factors in investing. This certification was obtained from the CFA Institute, although the exact month and year were not provided.