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Singapore-based multi-strategy manager Dymon Asia Capital has recorded a strong year, with Business Insider reporting that it posted a 16% return to November, outpacing peers including ExodusPoint and Balyasny. The firm has also scaled aggressively across teams and locations, adding 19 portfolio managers and close to 100 staff as it broadens its regional platform, according to a report by eFinancialCareers.
Citigroup has hired Bank of America executive Jillian Snyder as head of capital introductions for North America, according to a report by Reuters citing a person familiar with the matter.
Schonfeld has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of Andrew Philipp, chief financial officer of Citadel and Citadel Securities, as co-president according to a report by Business Insider.
Former Citadel portfolio manager Takeo Serizawa is joining Invictus Investment Partners as chief investment officer, following the expiry of his one-year non-compete with the firm. The Hong Kong-based manager is preparing to launch a Japan-focused fund in early 2026, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Shiprock Capital Management Limited, a London-based investment management firm focused on Global Distressed and Special Situations, has hired Nicolai Vickman as chief risk officer.
Jefferies has appointed Brandon Peoples as global head of outsourced trading, reinforcing the bank’s push to scale its multi-asset trading solutions for hedge funds and asset managers, according to a report by Financial News.
Quantitative hedge fund Qube Research & Technologies, which has $36bn in assets under management, has begun reducing headcount following several years of aggressive hiring, according to a report by eFinancialCareers citing people familiar with the matter.
Catalio Capital, the $2.3bn healthcare-focused investment firm backed by names including KKR and Brevan Howard, has hired Ajay Mantha as a partner within its public-equities business, according to a report by Business Insider.
Balyasny Asset Management is adding to its equities platform with the launch of a new pod led by former Marshall Wace partner Steve Binetter, according to a report by eFinancialCareers.
Point72 Asset Management has added North Rock partner and money manager Clarence Tee as the firm continues to build out its portfolio manager ranks, according to a report by Financial News London. Its LinkedIn postings show active searches for portfolio managers in London, Singapore and New York.
