Dr Yianni Doumenis
Yianni, an accomplished academic and a forward-thinking professional in investment management and Fintech, boasts a wealth of experience across corporate and public pension funds, banking and technology sectors. His proficiency in multilingual communication has propelled him to excel in business development and client services, catering to prestigious entities like ADIA and CalPERS. Notably, his adeptness extends to originating and executing currency mandates, fostering substantial asset growth.
Currently serving as the Course Leader for the MSc in Finance and Risk Management and a Senior Lecturer in the MSc in Business Analytics at the Claude Littner Business School, University of West London, Yianni's academic journey traverses renowned institutions including LSE, UCL and Queen Mary University of London, where he earned BSc, MPhil, MSc and PhD degrees in Economics and Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Beyond academia, his entrepreneurial spirit shone through as the co-founder of Quantimetrica, a cutting-edge technology company based in the UK. Yianni's fervour lies in applied research, particularly in risk management, governance and data analytics, as he passionately addresses contemporary issues vital for business success and societal impact. His comprehensive expertise and pioneering contributions make Yianni a formidable force at the intersection of academia, finance and technology.
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Qualifications
BSc Economics (University College London)
MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (London School of Economics)
MPhil Economics (University College London) under an Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation Scholarship
PhD (Queen Mary University of London) - Sponsored by and completed while in full employment with BNY Mellon Bank
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Memberships
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)Certificate in performance measurement and attributionCFA Institute Prince 2 aligned methodologies project management trainingPast member of the Econometric SocietyRegistered Securities RepresentativeSecurities and Futures Authority (SFA)
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Research and publications
Selected mentions
(In progress, 2024) Note on the shift from actual to sustainable corporate governance with Fragnière, E., PLOS Sustainability and Transformation
(In progress, 2024) with Fragnière, E., A note on Corporate Governance and Risk Management: responsibility dilution, risk ownership, and towards social corporate responsibility
(2022): PhD Internal Examiner, Ann-Kathrin Itzenga, University of West London
(Dec 2021): Panel Moderator in an online event with expert speakers; The rise of Digital Currency: Is Crypto taking over?
Doumenis, Y, et al. “A Critical Analysis of Volatility Surprise in Bitcoin Cryptocurrency and Other Financial Assets.” Risks (2021): Risks 9: 207, MDPI, Special Issue: "Cryptocurrencies and Risk Management”, https://doi.org/10.3390/risks9110207
(2020) Research and Co-editor for the Hellenic Observatory of Corporate Governance (HOCG): how companies in the Athens Stock Exchange adopt principles and practices related to Corporate Governance (CG).
Mimeo papers in Labour Economics: ESRC, UCL.
Internal papers in Asset management and Finance: BNP Paribas, Blackrock, BNY Mellon/Pareto, Record
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Conferences
December 2023 – 33rd RESER International Conference HES-SO Valais- Wallis, Sierre, Switzerland: Speaker on Corporate Governance and Risk Management: responsibility dilution, risk ownership and towards social corporate responsibility
March 2022 - WEIF 2022, Dubai: Invited by the United Nations IDO office, Manama, Bahrain “Connecting Minds towards Achieving the SDGs through Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Investment Post COVID 19”
Panel Speaker in Education and Think Tanks and Jury on Arab Entrepreneurship Rally: Exploring the nexus of education and entrepreneurship, emphasising the pivotal role universities play in fostering innovation. Delving into academic entrepreneurship, focusing on contemporary trends in entrepreneurship education and unravelling effective strategies for student engagement in this dynamic field.
November 2019 - Kingdom University and United Nations IDO office, Manama, Bahrain: Invited participant and panelist at the Arab Annual Investors Summit on Entrepreneurship and Education, focusing on "Entrepreneurship in Education" and "The Role of Universities in Fostering Innovation."
October 2018, 2019 - King’s Business School, King’s College London: Specialist Lecture given to the MSc in Financial Markets and Institutions on risk, return, diversification, and introductory portfolio theory.
January 2018 - Henley Business School, University of Reading: Invited speaker on Financial and Technology Risks delivered to the MSc in Financial regulation [developed in collaboration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)].
September 2017 – TechInnovation, Singapore: Part of a UK Department of International Trade delegation to Singapore, engaging with 11 SMEs. Delivered presentations to Government and Local Authorities on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, fostering collaboration opportunities.
