JS Momentum Factor ETF (-) | JSETF: - INAV
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Syed Hussain Haider (Chief Investment Officer)
Hussain possesses two decades of global experience in investment management, equity advisory & private banking for clients spread across three continents. Having worked across financial markets, private & public sector institutions and family offices in both buy & sell-side roles, he is adept at delivering the best thinking and actionable portfolio allocation ideas for a diverse set of clients.
Although Hussain assumed his responsibilities as CIO in February 2022, he has been associated with JS Investments in the past and was part of the team that spearheaded the launch of new products such as capital protected, asset allocation and index funds. During this time, he was managing some of the top performing funds. He was also an integral member of the team when the company went public in 2007. Moreover, while in Canada, he worked in private wealth management at Raymond James and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) focusing on operational and strategy engagements across wealth channels. In that, he worked alongside senior financial planners advising global clients on investment plans covering equities, mutual funds, segregated funds & fixed income products of renowned North American Investment Managers like BlackRock, Fidelity & State Street, to name a few.
More recently, he was associated with JS Global Capital as their Chief Strategist & won various CFA Excellence Awards for the firm and was voted as Pakistan’s Best Economist & Strategist in the AsiaMoney Broker Polls, 2020. An IBA graduate, a CFA Charterholder & a CIPM Certificant, Hussain has also served as Director & Chair, Public Awareness on the Board of a local CFA Society in Canada.
Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal (Chief Operating Officer & Company Secretary)
Mr. Muhammad Khawar Iqbal presently serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary at JS Investments Limited. With an impressive career spanning over three decades, he consistently spearheads positive changes aimed at boosting efficiencies, refining processes, and enhancing operational quality. Since joining JSIL in 2005 as a Finance Manager, Mr. Iqbal's adeptness and unwavering commitment propelled him to the position of Chief Financial Officer from 2012 to 2019.
In his current role, he is tasked with crafting and executing business operations, devising policies in harmony with the company's ethos and vision, and overseeing the entirety of operations. Moreover, he adeptly handles secretarial compliance, showcasing the diverse range of his responsibilities. Mr. Iqbal's strategic acumen and invaluable contributions significantly bolster the organization's success. His dedication to continuous professional growth is evident through his completion of the Directors’ Training Program from the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG), highlighting his steadfast adherence to industry best practices and governance standards. Additionally, Mr. Khawar holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Economics.
Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani is the Chief Executive Officer of JS Investments Limited. She comes with a 23-year track record spanning leadership roles in asset management and valuation across premier organizations in Pakistan and Canada.
Known for her analytical prowess and innovative approach, she excels in strategic financial scrutiny, brand revitalization, and the development of successful investment strategies.
She was associated with JSIL during 2004- 2007 as the CIO & in a similar capacity later with BMA Funds from 2007-2012. In her most recent role, Ms. Iffat worked with the Deals Advisory team at PwC Canada and for over six years with leading Canadian Banks in Capital Markets Risk Management Quantitative groups.
Ms. Iffat holds a Master of Finance from Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) & MBA from IBA., Karachi
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