Vlad provides quantitative research and support for asset allocation initiatives globally. His work spans a wide range of topics, from modeling of equities and developing expected return forecasts to target-date glide path design and portfolio optimization. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a product analyst in securities lending at RBC Dexia Investor Services and, before that, at Procter & Gamble in Ukraine as a financial analyst, manager of profit and cash forecasting, and as treasurer. Vlad earned a Ph.D. in Finance from York University, where he has previously served as a lecturer. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. 

Education: Ph.D., Finance, York University; M.A., Economics, Central European University

Joined the company: 2007

Began career: 1995