Niraj Patel, Ph.D., Cfa
About Niraj Patel, Ph.D., Cfa
Niraj Patel, Ph.D., CFA, serves as the Head of AXA XL ILS Capital Management's Alternative Capital Unit, bringing extensive experience in financial management and investment strategies. He holds multiple degrees in Chemical Engineering and Business Administration, and has held various senior roles in financial institutions, focusing on structured credit and insurance-linked securities.
Work at AXA XL
Niraj Patel serves as the Head of AXA XL ILS Capital Management, Alternative Capital Unit since 2018. In this role, he oversees the management of insurance-linked securities (ILS) and alternative capital strategies. His leadership is focused on aligning investment strategies with the company's objectives while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Patel's work involves engaging with senior management and stakeholders to develop effective asset management practices.
Professional Experience at Genworth Financial
Niraj Patel has extensive experience at Genworth Financial, where he held multiple roles over a span of nine years. He began as a Senior Analyst in Strategic Portfolio Management from 2004 to 2006. He then progressed to Managing Director and Investments Leader for CLO, Structured Credit, ILS, and Derivatives from 2006 to 2009. Following this, he served as Senior Trader & Portfolio Manager from 2009 to 2014, focusing on corporate bonds, CLOs, structured credit, and ILS.
Experience at PartnerRe
From 2014 to 2018, Niraj Patel worked at PartnerRe as a Portfolio Manager specializing in insurance-linked securities (ILS). His role involved managing investment portfolios and implementing strategies that align with the company's risk management framework. Patel's experience at PartnerRe contributed to his expertise in the ILS market and enhanced his skills in portfolio management.
Education and Expertise
Niraj Patel holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University, as well as a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Mumbai. He also earned an MBA in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Albany. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in pricing, valuation, risk budgeting, and asset management within the financial sector.
Skills in Asset Management
Niraj Patel possesses a range of skills essential for effective asset management. He demonstrates proficiency in strategic and tactical asset allocation, which aids in developing cross-asset relative value views in global capital markets. His expertise extends to implementing risk and portfolio management infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance and compliance in investment portfolios through manager evaluation and ongoing surveillance.