Prof Daniel Polakow

Professor Daniel Polakow holds a PhD in Mathematical Statistics from the University of Cape Town.  Daniel is a part-time Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Stellenbosch, where he directs the Financial Risk Management programme. He is an experienced financial market professional with over two decades of practice in investments, derivative trading, structuring and risk management. He has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications, inter alia in the prestigious journals: Science, Finance Research Letters, Journal of Asset Management and The Multinational Finance Journal.  His current research interests encompass financial engineering, investment management, derivatives and conservation. Visit Daniel’s LinkedIn and Research Profile.