BlueFlame AI, a generative AI platform that enables alternative investment managers to search and analyse their data and workflows, has appointed Ed Chu, part of the founding team at quant hedge fund Kepos Capital, as Chief Technology Officer.

Paul Meggyesi, a former JPMorgan managing director who has been ‘semi-retired’ since late 2022, has returned to full-time employment as a macro and FX strategist at hedge fund ExodusPoint Capital Management in London, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.

Universal Investment Group, a Frankfurt-based fund services platform and Super ManCo servicing AIFs including hedge funds and private equity funds, has appointed John Burns as its Group Chief Technology Officer and a member of the executive board, effective 1 June

Ogier has strengthened its private investment funds legal team based in Dubai with the relocation of Dominic Athwal from the Cayman Islands. Athal has also been promoted from Senior Associate to Counsel.

California-based hedge fund firm Aristotle Capital Management, has appointed Michael Graveline as Senior Vice President. In his new role, Graveline will focus on building and supporting the firm’s partnerships with RIAs and bank trust advisors.

Ray Dalio-founded hedge fund firm Bridgewater Associates has promoted Joanna Alpert, general manager for China, to lead its new Total Portfolio Strategies unit, which will develop and manage new investment products, according to a report by Reuters.

New York-based hedge fund firm Two Sigma Investments has appointed Ali-Milan Nekmouche to lead its new AI and machine learning team, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Citadel, the $58bn multi-strategy hedge fund major founded by Ken Griffin, has appointed Rupee Yadav, a Partner at Goldman Sachs, as its new Head of Electronic Trading, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.