Jayant Kumar, CFA

Jayant Kumar, CFA, has a comprehensive work experience spanning multiple industries. Jayant started their career in 1997 as a Mechanical Engineer at Ove Arup & Partners. In 1999, they transitioned to Brown Brothers Harriman where they worked as a Relationship Manager for nine years. In 2008, Jayant joined Fischer Francis Trees & Watts as an Institutional Sales and Product Manager, a role they held until 2012. Jayant then joined HSBC Global Asset Management, serving as SVP, Institutional Sales from 2012 to 2014. From 2015 to 2019, Jayant worked as the Director of Marketing & Client Relations at First Quadrant. Jayant subsequently joined BMO Global Asset Management U.S. in 2021 as the Director of Institutional Business Development. Currently, Jayant is working at K2 Advisors, where they serve as the Director of Business Development.

Jayant Kumar, CFA, began their education in 1991 at UWC Atlantic College, where they pursued an International Baccalaureate degree with a focus on International Baccalaureate. After completing their IB degree in 1993, Jayant went on to enroll at the University of Rochester, where they studied Mechanical Engineering and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree between 1993 and 1997.

In 2002, Jayant obtained the CFA designation from the CFA Institute, a significant certification in the finance industry. Their commitment to further education led him to Columbia Business School, where they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from 2005 to 2007.

Additionally, Jayant holds certifications in Series 3, 7, and 63 from FINRA, although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.