Michael Malkoun, Cfa
About Michael Malkoun, Cfa
Michael Malkoun, CFA, is the Senior Vice President and CEEMEA Desk Strategist at Jefferies, with extensive experience in financial strategy and research in the Middle East.
Company
Michael Malkoun is currently a Senior Vice President and CEEMEA Desk Strategist at Jefferies, based in the United Arab Emirates. He commenced this role in 2021.
Current Title and Role
Michael Malkoun serves as the Senior Vice President - CEEMEA Desk Strategist at Jefferies. He started his tenure in this role in 2021. His responsibilities likely include strategizing and overseeing activities related to the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEEMEA) markets.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at Jefferies, Michael Malkoun accumulated extensive experience in the financial sector. He was an EM Strategist at Tradition Dubai LTD. for one year from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he had a significant tenure at Arqaam Capital, serving in various roles including Executive Director - Deputy Head of Research - Equity Research from 2014 to 2020, Sector Coordinator - Banks and FI team from 2013 to 2014, and Senior Associate - Equity Research from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he was a Research Assistant at the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs for three months in 2010.
Educational Background
Michael Malkoun completed his higher education at the American University of Beirut. He earned an M.A. in Financial Economics from 2010 to 2012 and a B.A. in Economics from 2007 to 2010. Prior to university, he achieved his International Baccalaureate from the American Community School Beirut, where he studied from 1993 to 2007.