The IT SOLUTIONS Team

Edward joined Tikehau Capital in July 2008, where he leads a team of over 20 software engineers and data analysts across Paris, ...

London, Singapore, and New York. His team focuses on developing and optimizing high-performance financial systems and data pipelines for HY and LevLoans analytics. Edward began his career in 2000 at the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit of Colombia, where he contributed to financial software implementations. In 2001, he joined Morgan Stanley (London) as a Software Engineer specializing in credit risk solutions, later moving to Lehman Brothers in 2004 to work on large-scale system integrations. By 2006, Edward had transitioned to Fortis Investment in Paris, focusing on algorithmic trading platforms and buy-side financial analytics. Currently, he is a member of Tikehau Capital’s management committee and participates in several technology and investment strategy initiatives. Edward is a certified FRM (Financial Risk Manager) and holds a Master's degree in Strategic Management from HEC Paris.

Mr. Khalid is a Managing Director at HPS Investment Partners and a Co-Portfolio Manager of HPS’...

Mr. Khalid is a Managing Director at HPS Investment Partners and a Co-Portfolio Manager of HPS’s European CLOs. Prior to joining HPS in 2015, Mr. Khalid worked for eight years as a Portfolio Manager at Intermediate Capital Group plc, where he managed several European CLOs and was responsible for establishing the Structured Credit business. Between 2003 and 2008, Mr. Khalid worked as a Portfolio Manager in the Structured Credit Products team at Prudential M&G. Mr. Khalid began his career at Abbey National Treasury Services in London. Mr. Khalid is an Investment Management Certificate holder and holds a BCom degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.

Mr. Allford is a Senior Managing Director and Lead Software Architect for LCS’s European technology initiatives.

He is also a member of Blackstone Credit’s LCS Management Committee and actively contributes to the European Syndicated Credit Technology Committee, Global Structured Data Solutions Committee, Global Dynamic Systems Architecture Committee, and Software Development Lifecycle Optimization Committee. Mr. Allford joined Blackstone Credit, then known as GSO Capital Partners, following the acquisition of Harbourmaster Capital Management Limited in 2012. Prior to that, he was a Director and Co-Head of Software Engineering and Systems Integration at Harbourmaster, where he focused on designing scalable financial systems, portfolio management platforms, and advanced trading algorithms.

Awa has over 13 years of experience in software development, system architecture, and data engineering, specializing in high-performance computing and financial technologies...

Awa has over 13 years of experience in software development, system architecture, and data engineering, specializing in high-performance computing and financial technologies. Most recently, she worked with Mr. Allen and Mr. Ammons at CPP Investment Board, where she was responsible for designing and implementing scalable software solutions for deal sourcing, execution, and portfolio management. Previously, Awa served as a software engineer on the development team at CCMP Capital Advisors, focusing on creating robust tools for private equity analysis. She also worked at Goldman Sachs International's Technology Division, developing systems for Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, and IPOs. Awa holds a Master in Management with a major in Financial Engineering from ESCP Europe. Awa holds a Master in Management with a major in financial engineering from ESCP Europe.

Kim Oliver joined Bain Capital Credit in 2008. He is a Managing Director based in Bain Capital Credit’s London office...

Kim Oliver joined Bain Capital Credit in 2008. He is a Managing Director based in Bain Capital Credit’s London office and a DevOps Engineer responsible for leading cloud infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipeline management for Bain Capital Credit’s European CLOs and separate accounts. Previously, Kim worked as a Systems Manager at Bain & Company, supporting private equity funds in Europe by streamlining deployment processes and improving system reliability. Earlier in his career, he contributed to server orchestration and deployment automation at Schroder Salomon Smith Barney. Kim holds a B.A. in Information Systems and Management from HEC Paris.

Brian Audley is a Senior QA Engineer specializing in quality assurance and testing strategies for complex financial systems...

Brian Audley is a Senior QA Engineer specializing in quality assurance and testing strategies for complex financial systems at Janus Henderson Investors, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for developing automated testing frameworks, performing comprehensive quality assessments, and ensuring the reliability and accuracy of systems across securitized and secured credit markets. Brian joined Henderson in 2010 as a QA Analyst, focusing on test automation and defect management, and was promoted to Senior QA Engineer in 2013. Prior to this, he was a Quality Analyst at Moody’s Investors Service, where he worked on testing and validation of structured products technology. He began his career in 2005 with HBOS, where he was involved in quality assurance for structured credit systems and investment risk tools. Brian received a BBA degree from the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova and an MSc in Finance and Investment from Brunel University. He holds the Investment Management Certificate and has 17 years of experience in quality assurance for the financial industry.

David Duncan is a Principal Data Engineer specializing in building scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions...

David Duncan is a Principal Data Engineer specializing in building scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions at PGIM Fixed Income, based in London. David is responsible for designing and managing data workflows for high-yield bonds and bank loans across multiple mandates. He develops and optimizes the data architecture supporting PGIM Fixed Income’s Credit Opportunities strategy and contributes to the data infrastructure for European Leveraged Finance within the Global High Yield and Multi-Sector portfolios. Previously, David worked as a Data Analyst in the European Leveraged Finance Credit Research Team, where he focused on data modeling and insights for the chemicals, food, metals & mining, and paper & packaging sectors. Before joining the firm in 2017, he spent 12 years at Citigroup, most recently as a Data Engineer on their European High Yield Credit Trading desk, after spending 6 years working on data systems for M&A analytics. David received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Bath.

Benedict Austin is a managing director and member of the PR & Marketing Committee at Allianz Global Investors (AGI)...

Benedict Austin is a managing director and a key member of the PR & Marketing Committee at Allianz Global Investors (AGI). He has been instrumental in shaping the firm's global marketing strategies and communications for the European high-yield market since its inception. Until 2008, Benedict held various roles in market research, strategy, and client engagement at Hambros, UBS, and Citi, focusing on promoting European high-yield solutions. Since 2009, he has led initiatives at Allianz Global Investors to develop global campaigns for high-yield mandates, emphasizing brand positioning and client outreach. Benedict brings a deep understanding of market dynamics, investor relations, and strategic communications to his role. He holds an MBA from Bayes Business School.