The Team Behind the Strategies
Our investment and operational team brings together expertise from quantitative finance, systematic trading, risk management, and institutional operations. The professionals at ABC Arbitrage Asset Management share a commitment to rigorous analysis, collaborative problem-solving, and the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility. We deliberately keep our team focused and senior-heavy, ensuring that experienced professionals are involved in every critical decision.
Laurent Beaumont
Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder
Laurent has more than 22 years of experience in quantitative finance and arbitrage strategies, having previously led proprietary trading desks at leading European investment banks. He oversees all investment decisions and research priorities at ABC Arbitrage, and has been instrumental in building the firm's core systematic frameworks. Laurent holds a doctorate in applied mathematics from a leading French institution.
Sophia Reinhardt
Head of Quantitative Research
Sophia leads the team responsible for developing and maintaining all proprietary quantitative models used across the firm's strategies. She joined ABC Arbitrage after a decade of research experience at a global systematic hedge fund, where she specialised in high-frequency signal generation and market microstructure analysis. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals covering financial econometrics.
Marcus Chen
Head of Risk Management
Marcus is responsible for all aspects of portfolio risk monitoring, including real-time exposure management, stress testing, and counterparty risk assessment. He brings 18 years of experience spanning prime brokerage risk, hedge fund operations, and independent risk oversight roles at major financial institutions. Marcus works independently of the portfolio management team to provide objective risk assessment.
Isabelle Fontaine
Chief Operating Officer
Isabelle oversees the firm's operational infrastructure, legal and compliance functions, investor relations, and technology platforms. She has extensive experience building and managing operations for alternative investment managers across Europe and has deep expertise in regulatory frameworks governing alternative funds. Her leadership ensures that the firm's back-office capabilities match the rigour of its investment process.
Thomas Mertens
Senior Portfolio Manager — Fixed Income Arbitrage
Thomas manages the firm's fixed income relative value and convertible bond arbitrage strategies, drawing on 15 years of experience trading rates, credit, and structured products across global markets. He previously held senior roles at a major Scandinavian asset manager and a London-based macro hedge fund. Thomas is known for his disciplined approach to position sizing and his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments in fixed income markets.