Altaf Kassam

Altaf Kassam, CFA, is a prominent finance professional with extensive experience in equity strategies and investment research. Currently serving as Managing Director at State Street Global Advisors since October 2015, Altaf previously held the role of Managing Director at MSCI Inc., leading Equity Applied Research for EMEAI and the Americas from September 2013 to October 2015. Prior to that, Altaf worked at UBS Investment Bank as Global Head of Equity Market Strategies, where a customized basket creation process was developed. Altaf has also held influential positions at Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and UBS Warburg, establishing comprehensive equity strategies and achieving top rankings in various markets. Educational credentials include an MSc in Finance from London Business School and an MEng in Engineering & Computing Science from the University of Oxford.