OREANDA-NEWS. April 23, 2012. Troika Dialog, one of the leading full-service investment houses in the CIS, today announces the appointment of Erwin Parviz as Deputy Head of Structured Products, MD. Erwin will join the company in its Moscow office on May 3, 2012 and will report to Rob Leith, Global Head of Investment Banking and Global Markets, Managing Director.

Together with Philippe Jordan, Erwin will be responsible for building the Structured Product Group, its product, origination and distribution capability and for enhancing the infrastructure to support its growth. A veteran in the industry with an outstanding track record, he brings over 16 years of experience in global markets, specialising in structured products, structured financing and quantitative asset management across all asset classes.

Prior to joining Troika Dialog, Erwin was Managing Director, Global Head of Structuring and Quantitative Investment Strategies in the Cross-Asset Division at Citigroup in London. He began his career in Paris at Sociйtй Gйnйrale, working in the Equity Derivatives Division as a Structurer before moving into the Structured Alternative Investments Team where he was head of complex financial engineering. In 2002 he joined Citigroup as Global Head of Hybrids Structuring.

Commenting on Erwin’s appointment, Rob Leith said, "I am delighted Erwin is joining Troika Dialog at such an exciting time. Structured products are a strategic priority for us and Erwin’s extensive knowledge and expertise will be instrumental in this initiative.