Quantitative Research veteran Rulik re-joins Ossiam to lead research department

Ossiam, an international investment management company specialising in quantitative strategies, has appointed Ksenya Rulik as Head of Research and ESG. Ossiam provides a range of investment vehicles that span index replication and enhanced beta, including ETFs, to liquid alternatives, allowing for straightforward access to strategies grounded in quantitative research. As Head of Research and ESG, Ksenya will spearhead Ossiam’s quantitative research and data-driven analysis that underpins the firm’s design of systematic investment strategies and product offerings.

Ksenya is already familiar with the firm, as she spent six years with Ossiam from 2010 to 2016 as Portfolio Manager and Head of Research. Ksenya is an experienced Head of Research with a Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, one PhD in Physics and one PhD in Economics, all from the University of Turin. She re-joins Ossiam from Kepler Cheuvreux where she was Head of Quantitative Research, developing quantitative solutions and models for systematic investment, and enhancing the company's data products and analytics services. Previously, Ksenya served as a Quantitative Analyst at both Sungard Consulting, Amundi and Systeia Capital Management.

Bruno Poulin, Chief Executive Officer at Ossiam, said, “Our commitment as a firm is to provide investors with advanced systematic strategies that are easy to comprehend and fully transparent. Research plays a vital role in achieving this goal. Thus, we are delighted to welcome Ksenya back to Ossiam. Her extensive expertise in quantitative analysis and modelling across equities, fixed income, and commodities, along with her understanding of systematic investment strategies and risk management tools, will greatly enhance our capabilities as we strive to provide advanced researchdriven strategies tailored to the needs of our clients.”

Ksenya Rulik, Head of Research and ESG at Ossiam, said, “Ossiam's dedication to cutting-edge quantitative research is essential for offering our clients a consistent, transparent, and replicable path to reaching both ESG and financial goals. I am thrilled to rejoin Ossiam as the Head of Research and ESG, and to lead its skilled teams.”