John Arscott
About John Arscott
John Arscott serves as the Chief Risk Officer at Systematica Investments in London, a position he has held since 2015. He has extensive experience in risk management, having previously worked at BlueCrest Capital Management and Amundi.
Work at Systematica Investments
John Arscott has served as the Chief Risk Officer at Systematica Investments since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the risk management framework and ensuring that the firm's investment strategies align with its risk appetite. His tenure at Systematica Investments has spanned over nine years, during which he has contributed to the development and implementation of risk assessment protocols in the London office.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Before joining Systematica Investments, John Arscott worked at BlueCrest Capital Management as a Risk Manager from 2006 to 2014. In this position, he focused on identifying and mitigating risks associated with trading activities. Following his time at BlueCrest, he held the role of Senior Risk Manager at Amundi for a brief period in 2014-2015, where he continued to enhance his expertise in risk management.
Early Career at Citigroup
John Arscott began his career at Citigroup, where he worked as an Intermediate Accountant in Product Control from 2003 to 2006. This role involved financial reporting and analysis, providing him with a foundational understanding of financial products and their associated risks.
Education and Expertise
John Arscott studied at Imperial College London, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering with Management. He completed his studies from 1998 to 2003, achieving a 2.1 classification. This educational background has equipped him with analytical skills relevant to risk assessment and management in the financial sector.