SOHAIL MALIK
London,UK
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in liquid alternatives platform design and implementation, complemented by extensive hedge fund strategy experience across credit, equity long/short, event-driven, distressed, systematic strategies, and separately managed accounts. Demonstrates proficiency in hedging solutions including currency hedging and interest rate risk management. Proven track record in hedge fund manager sourcing, due diligence, and selection, supported by robust networks within the London and US hedge fund communities. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of DDQ, fund structuring, operations, fundraising, regulatory compliance (FCA, AIFMD), and governance. Effective leader with strong team leadership and stakeholder management skills. Career aspirations include further enhancing strategic influence within the hedge fund industry.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Structuring
Truva Corp
London
01.2024 - Current
- Leading liquid alternatives platform and hedge fund model portfolio services for middle market private wealth clients
- Design multi-strategy liquid alternatives solutions including Long/Short Credit and Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs)
- Implement hedging solutions for client portfolios including currency hedging overlays, equity protection strategies, and interest rate risk management
- Design risk management frameworks incorporating derivatives, options strategies, and dynamic hedging approaches for portfolio protection
- Due diligence external asset managers
- Build institutional-grade model portfolio frameworks incorporating hedge fund allocation and risk management
- Led development of innovative financial structures to optimise capital allocation.
Start-up Hedge Fund
Sizer Commodities Investments AG
Switzerland / London
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Chief Operating Officer designate for Freddie Sizer's $300M planned Gas and Power hedge fund launch (Q3 2024 to Q2 2025)
- Lead fundraising and investor relations, leveraging extensive US and London institutional allocator networks
- Establish complete operational infrastructure: prime brokerage selection (Macquarie, Morgan Stanley and UBS relationships), administrator appointment, compliance frameworks, risk management systems
- Coordinate FINMA regulatory planning process for pending hedge fund and SMA launches
Co-Founder & Portfolio Manager
Roxbury Asset Management Limited
London
01.2015 - 09.2022
- Independent Family Office platform backed by HNW Stephen Zinser, specializing in liquid alternatives and hedge fund strategies.
- Co-founded and built liquid alternatives platform from inception, establishing all investment processes, operational infrastructure, and regulatory compliance frameworks
- Managed multi-strategy hedge fund portfolio across Credit Long/Short (high yield, distressed), Equity Long/Short, and systematic strategies
- Implemented hedging solutions including currency hedging programmes and equity protection strategies for multi-currency portfolios, reducing FX volatility and managing downside equity risk
- Sourced and selected hedge fund managers leveraging extensive London and US networks across all major strategies
- Built investment team, developed ESG Policy with UNPRI membership, and established responsible investment frameworks
- Established joint venture with Bateson Asset Management for systematic Equity Long/Short strategies
- Designed and incubation-tested Stoxx 600 Equity Long/Short machine learning strategy
- Worked directly with Irish and UK regulators (FCA) ensuring compliance across all fund structures and investment activities
Lead Portfolio Manager
ECM Asset Management Limited
London
04.2010 - 08.2014
- Specialist Credit Asset Manager
- Established and led Luxembourg-domiciled ECM Special Situations Fund (November 2010 – June 2014)
- Secured $75M seed capital from Wells Fargo as part of their institutional alternatives and hedge fund allocation push
- Ran high conviction catalyst-driven hedge fund strategy across Credit Long/Short (Distressed & Financials), Leveraged Loans, and Event Equity
- Utilized hedging strategies including credit derivatives, interest rate swaps, and currency forwards to manage portfolio risk and enhance risk-adjusted returns
- Principal strategy: Event-Driven hedge fund approach with 44-month track record
- Managed full investment lifecycle leveraging US and London credit hedge fund manager networks
Partner
Agilo Limited
London
03.2009 - 03.2010
- Distressed Debt Hedge Fund ($250M AUM)
- Partner in distressed debt hedge fund managing $250M post-Great Financial Crisis
- Traded and worked on realising investor assets during extremely challenging market liquidity environment
- Notable transactions: structured buyer for loss-making Championship football club (Crystal Palace FC)
- Board member of Faith Shoes and Yellowhammer Bars during restructuring processes
Vice President
Credit Suisse, European Special Situations Group
London
09.2005 - 03.2009
- Sourced and originated stressed/distressed debt opportunities within LBO space: "loan to own" mid-caps, private credit, trade claims, loan notes, vendor financing
- Originated European desk-based financings: rescue capital, bridge, pre-IPO, bespoke protection, asset back lending
- Deal size range: $40M-$250M across diverse credit situations
- Built extensive London and European distressed credit network during 2008 financial crisis
- Managed complex distressed situations and counterparty risk during Lehman collapse
Corporate Credit Analyst
IBM Global Financing
London
11.2000 - 07.2005
- Specialized in Leveraged Finance: senior debt via bank syndications, term loans, venture capital/start-up financing
- Portfolio management (peak $1BN), maintaining management and banking relationships
Credit Analyst, Far East Markets
Euler Hermes PLC (Allianz Trade)
London
04.1998 - 10.2000
- Analysed corporate risk in Far East: trade credit exposures, limits, L/C's, parental guarantees
- Prepared detailed reports on credit trends and potential risks for management review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics with Politics
Plymouth Business School
Plymouth 09.1992 - 07.1995
Skills
- Liquid Alternatives Platform Design & Implementation
- Hedge Fund Strategy Experience (Credit/Equity L/S, Event-Driven, Distressed, Systematic, SMAs)
- Hedging Solutions Experience (Currency Hedging, Interest Rate Risk Management)
- Hedge Fund Manager Sourcing, Due Diligence & Selection
- Extensive London & US Hedge Fund Community Networks
- DDQ, Fund Structuring, Operations Knowledge & Fundraising
- Regulatory Compliance (FCA, AIFMD) & Governance
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- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
LANGUAGES & ADDITIONAL
Languages: English (Native), Urdu (Proficient), French (Beginner)
Custom Section
- Liquid Alternatives Platform Design & Implementation
- Hedge Fund Strategy Experience (Credit/Equity L/S, Event-Driven, Distressed, Systematic, SMAs)
- Hedging Solutions Experience (Currency Hedging, Interest Rate Risk Management)
- Hedge Fund Manager Sourcing, Due Diligence & Selection
- Extensive London & US Hedge Fund Community Networks
- DDQ, Fund Structuring, Operations Knowledge & Fundraising
- Regulatory Compliance (FCA, AIFMD) & Governance
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
References
Available upon request
Volunteer
Ramsden Village Events, Oxfordshire
Timeline
Start-up Hedge Fund
Sizer Commodities Investments AG
04.2024 - 04.2025
Head of Structuring
Truva Corp
01.2024 - Current
Co-Founder & Portfolio Manager
Roxbury Asset Management Limited
01.2015 - 09.2022
Lead Portfolio Manager
ECM Asset Management Limited
04.2010 - 08.2014
Partner
Agilo Limited
03.2009 - 03.2010
Vice President
Credit Suisse, European Special Situations Group
09.2005 - 03.2009
Corporate Credit Analyst
IBM Global Financing
11.2000 - 07.2005
Credit Analyst, Far East Markets
Euler Hermes PLC (Allianz Trade)
04.1998 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Economics with Politics
Plymouth Business School
09.1992 - 07.1995