RISQ
Pouya Azimi, CFA, currently serves as the Head of Risk at RISQ since September 2023. Prior to this role, Pouya held the position of Head of Risk at Laven Partners from April 2015 to September 2023 and worked as a Quantitative Researcher at OSSIAM from September 2014 to March 2015. Beginning a career in finance, Pouya served as a Financial Advisor at Capital World Financial from March 2012 to December 2012 and was a Marketing Assistant at Petro Sanat Haffar co. in the summer of 2010. Earlier experience includes a role as a Research Assistant at the University of Toronto from April to September 2009. Pouya's educational background includes a Master's degree in International Finance from HEC Paris (2013-2015), a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto (2010-2011), and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto (2006-2010).
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RISQ
RISQ is a leading technology-driven principal trading firm with a focus on alternative and emerging asset classes. We use cutting edge pricing models and advanced technology to unleash trading opportunities, provide liquidity, write bespoke insurance and risk management contracts for our clients. We are bringing liquidity to emerging asset classes and reshaping established markets through innovation. Since 2010, RISQ has been developing trading strategies and risk transfer products for alternative and emerging sectors including commodities, digital assets, gaming and sports. We’re constantly looking for new markets where we can find an edge.