Tarek ISSAOUI

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Head of Macro Research & Investment Process at Sycomore Asset Management

France

Overview

Tarek is a seasoned finance professional, currently serving as Head of Macro Research & Investment Process at Sycomore Asset Management. With a background from École Polytechnique and ENSAE Paris, his expertise lies in quantitative macro investing, risk allocation, and portfolio construction, honed through senior roles at BNP Paribas Asset Management.

Outside of finance, Tarek is deeply immersed in the art world as a passionate collector and publisher. He is the Co-Founder and President of RRose Editions, an independent publishing house focusing on artists books and contemporary novels. He is also a published author of both a novel and a book on finance.

He is a self-taught art collector who started his own publishing house to collaborate with galleries and artists.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

Story Driven

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

Global Macro Investing
His career is centered around global macro strategies, from proprietary trading models early in his career to heading macro research at Sycomore Asset Management.
Quantitative Finance
A graduate of top quantitative schools, his work consistently involves risk allocation, factor investing, and model-driven, outcome-based portfolio management.
Contemporary Art
A passionate, self-taught art collector, he focuses on works based on a systematic "process" of creation, blending his analytical and artistic interests.

Media Appearances

Tarek has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2023 - 6-2025
Head of Macro Research & Investment Process at Sycomore Asset Management
11-2017 - 10-2022
Head of Flexible & Absolute Return / Multi Asset at BNP Paribas Asset Management
6-2014
Co-Founder & President at RRose Editions
5-2007 - 11-2017
Cross Asset Portfolio Manager at THEAM BNP Paribas
6-2006 - 4-2007
Fund of Hedge Funds Manager at Lyxor Asset Management

Education

1994 - 1997
Education details unavailable from École Polytechnique
1997 - 1999
Education details unavailable from ENSAE Paris

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Exp : 23 Location : France Job Level : Leadership Designation : Head of Macro Research & Investment Process at Sycomore Asset Management
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Insights For Selling To Tarek

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tarek is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tarek

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tarek move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Tarek take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Tarek

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