Ashwant Bihal

Ashwant Bihal is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in risk management and portfolio construction. Currently serving as the Chief Risk Officer at HPS Investment Partners, LLC since September 2017, Ashwant has previously held key positions at BlueMountain Capital Management, where responsibilities included leading risk management for various investment strategies, and D. B. Zwirn (UK) Limited, focusing on credit correlation trading. Ashwant's foundational experience includes roles at CQS and Deutsche Bank, emphasizing trading, risk management, and the development of risk applications. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from UCL and a Master's degree in Mathematical Trading and Finance from Cass Business School.