Mike Daylamani

Mike Daylamani is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in portfolio management and investment strategy. Currently serving as Portfolio Manager at Schonfeld since 2020, Mike is focused on developing Synthesis, a nuanced investment vehicle that leverages both human insight and machine-driven processes. Previously, Mike held the position of Managing Director and Head of Synthesis at Balyasny Asset Management L.P., where the hybrid investment model was first conceived. Mike's earlier career includes roles as Portfolio Manager at Point72 Asset Management, where a $400M long/short portfolio was managed, and as an Analyst at Touradji Capital Management, providing fundamental research for a leading commodity hedge fund. The professional journey began at Credit Suisse in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group, where complex financial models were developed. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Princeton University, specializing in Operations Research and Financial Engineering.