Abraham Isak
About Abraham Isak
Abraham Isak is a professional in Front Office Treasury at Investec, where he has worked since 2012. He has a background in finance and engineering, having previously held roles in FX Options trading and as an Outreach Programme Mentor at Imperial College London.
Work at Investec
Abraham Isak has been employed at Investec since 2012, where he serves in the Front Office Treasury. His role encompasses various responsibilities including stakeholder management, both internally and externally. He engages in money market dealing and transacting, contributing to the organization's financial operations. Prior to his current position, he worked as an FX Options Trader at Investec from 2011 to 2012, where he gained experience in foreign exchange markets.
Education and Expertise
Abraham Isak earned a Master's Degree in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering from Queens College, Cambridge, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. This educational background provides him with a strong analytical foundation, which he applies in his current role in treasury management. His expertise includes derivative product pricing and structuring, collateral management, and managing non-traded market risks.
Background
Before joining Investec, Abraham Isak worked as an Outreach Programme Mentor at Imperial College London from 2010 to 2011. This role involved mentoring students and contributing to outreach initiatives, enhancing his communication and stakeholder engagement skills. His career trajectory reflects a commitment to finance and risk management.
Achievements
In his current role at Investec, Abraham Isak plays a key role in managing non-traded market risk, focusing on interest rate and FX risk within the banking book. He is also involved in setting liability and asset transfer pricing, which is crucial for the organization's financial strategy. His contributions to derivative product pricing and structuring demonstrate his significant involvement in the treasury function.