Arini Hedge Fund Expands Team with Experienced Executives

Strategic Insights -

Arini, a London-based hedge fund founded in 2021, has significantly expanded its team by recruiting three seasoned executives with extensive experience in the capital markets. The new hires, Younes Belcadi, Stan Fedorenko, and Mehdi Kashani, bring a wealth of expertise to the firm, which has grown its assets under management from $1 billion to $1.6 billion since its debut in 2021. The additions are seen as a strategic move to bolster Arini's platform and position the firm for future growth in a competitive market.

Key Takeaways:

  • Arini has hired Younes Belcadi, a former chief of liquid securities at the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), as its chief operating officer.
  • Stan Fedorenko, a senior investment analyst with 16 years of experience at Centerbridge, has joined the firm.
  • Mehdi Kashani, a seasoned structured credit trader with experience working at the Royal Bank of Canada in London, has also been recruited.
  • The new hires will bolster Arini's existing network and position the firm to attract more talent in the competitive market.
  • Each of the new hires has extensive experience investing in European credit markets and possesses established industry relationships.
  • Arini aims to become fully independent in the future and currently operates under the umbrella of Squarepoint Capital.

Statistics:

  • Arini has grown its assets under management from $1 billion to $1.6 billion since its debut in 2021.
  • The firm has recruited three new executives with a combined experience of over 30 years in the capital markets.
  • Younes Belcadi has 15 years of experience working in the London office of Credit Suisse and J.P. Morgan.
  • Stan Fedorenko has 16 years of experience at Centerbridge, a New York-based private investment management firm.
  • Mehdi Kashani has experience working with CLO trading and was previously head of ABS Europe.

Sources:

  • International Investor
  • Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)
  • Credit Suisse
  • J.P. Morgan
  • Centerbridge
  • Squarepoint Capital
  • Royal Bank of Canada