Tahar E. Chaouch
About Tahar E. Chaouch
Tahar E. Chaouch is the Head of Structuring at Deriv, bringing extensive experience in developing structured solutions across various financial sectors. He has held positions at notable institutions such as Societe Generale, IILM, and ABN Amro Bank, and has a strong academic background in finance and economics.
Work at Deriv
Tahar E. Chaouch currently holds the position of Head of Structuring at Deriv, a role he has occupied since 2023. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of structured financial products. His focus includes enhancing the company's offerings in derivatives and asset-backed securities, leveraging his extensive background in structured solutions.
Previous Experience in Financial Engineering
Prior to his current role, Tahar E. Chaouch worked at several prominent financial institutions. He served as a Financial Engineer at Societe Generale CIB in London from 2010 to 2013. His experience also includes a brief tenure as a Structured Products Analyst at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking in Paris in 2008. Additionally, he worked as a Trader at ABN Amro Bank in Monaco from 2005 to 2006.
Background in Structured Solutions
Tahar E. Chaouch has a robust background in developing structured solutions across various sectors, including private banking and investment banking. His expertise encompasses the creation of investments, hedging, and financing products tailored for both conventional and Shariah-compliant clients. He has held roles that required a deep understanding of cross asset derivatives and asset-backed securities.
Education and Expertise
Tahar E. Chaouch's educational background includes a Master of Science in Banking & Financial Markets from TBS Education, completed in 2010. He also holds a Dipl. Kaufman in Economics & Finance from Technische Universität Berlin, earned between 2006 and 2009. Earlier, he studied Strategy, Business Development & Entrepreneurship at the University of Hull, obtaining a BA in Business in 2004. His foundational studies include a DUT TC in Business, Management, and Marketing from IUT Le Creusot.
Professional Journey in Islamic Finance
From 2020 to 2023, Tahar E. Chaouch worked at the International Islamic Liquidity Management (IILM) in Kuala Lumpur, where he focused on origination and structuring. His role involved developing structured financial solutions that catered to the needs of Islamic finance, further enhancing his expertise in this specialized area.