Syed Bakht
About Syed Bakht
Syed Bakht is a Fund Manager specializing in Fixed Income, currently serving as Co-founder and Fund Director at Oakwood Fund Management and as Founder and CEO at Gemstone Jewellers. He has a diverse background in finance and investments, with experience at various prestigious institutions and a strong educational foundation in Economics and Computer Science.
Work at UEAIS
Syed Bakht has been serving as a Fund Manager in Fixed Income at UEAIS since 2019. His role involves managing fixed income portfolios and making investment decisions that align with the organization's financial strategies. He has accumulated five years of experience in this position, contributing to the overall investment performance of the firm based in Norwich, United Kingdom.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at UEAIS, Syed Bakht co-founded Oakwood Fund Management in 2020, where he serves as Fund Director. He also holds the position of Founder and CEO at Gemstone Jewellers, established in the same year, and has been leading daydreamride.com as Founder and CEO since 2018. Furthermore, he works as an Intelligence Analyst for the Royal Air Force in Bury St. Edmunds, England, since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Syed Bakht has a diverse educational background. He studied Economics at the University of East Anglia, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from 2019 to 2022. He also completed the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) at the CFA Institute from 2019 to 2021. His studies at Harvard University included a course in Computer Science, where he achieved CS50's Introduction to Computer Science in 2020. Additionally, he obtained a Level 3 International Certificate in Wealth & Investment Management from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment in 2019.
Previous Work Experience
Syed Bakht has gained valuable experience through various internships and roles prior to his current positions. He worked as a Hedge Fund Analyst at Amplify Trading for one month in 2019 and participated in insight days at M&G Investments during the same year. His earlier internships include positions at Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Brewin Dolphin, and InvestIN Education, where he developed foundational skills in finance and investment.
Personal Interests and Activities
Syed Bakht has a range of personal interests that complement his professional life. He competes in national horse polo competitions, showcasing his dedication to the sport. Additionally, he is actively working on mastering the violin and improving his spoken Arabic, reflecting his commitment to personal development and cultural enrichment.