Kiran Kowshik
About Kiran Kowshik
Kiran Kowshik is an FX Portfolio Manager and Strategist at Lombard Odier Group in Geneva, Switzerland, specializing in systematic currency investing. He has extensive experience in the foreign exchange sector, having previously worked at Dow Jones, BNP Paribas, and UniCredit Bank AG.
Current Role at Lombard Odier
Kiran Kowshik serves as an FX Portfolio Manager & Strategist at Lombard Odier Group, a position he has held since 2019. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, he specializes in systematic currency investing, focusing on G10 and emerging market currencies. His role involves managing investment portfolios with a keen emphasis on currency risk management.
Previous Experience in FX Strategy
Prior to his current position, Kiran Kowshik worked at UniCredit Bank AG as an Emerging Markets FX Research & Strategy professional from 2014 to 2019 in London. He also served as a Currency Strategist for G10 and Asian currencies at BNP Paribas from 2010 to 2014, working in both London and Singapore. Earlier in his career, he held the role of FX & Rates Strategist at Dow Jones CommentaryPlus from 2008 to 2010 in Singapore.
Expertise in Currency Risk Management
Kiran Kowshik has developed expertise in FX overlay strategies, which are essential for managing currency risk within investment portfolios. His focus on both G10 and emerging market currencies allows him to navigate complex market dynamics effectively.
Educational Background
Kiran Kowshik studied at the University of Warwick, where he earned a Master of Science in Economics and Finance from 2002 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Economics and Statistics from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, which he completed from 1998 to 2001.
Early Career as Currency Economist
Before his roles in FX strategy, Kiran Kowshik worked as a Currency Economist at IDEAglobal from 2005 to 2008 in Singapore. In this position, he focused on G10 currencies with an emphasis on Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, contributing to his foundational knowledge in currency markets.