Institutional experience, macro-driven thinking, and execution discipline. Our leaders have worked with
global asset managers and institutional clients, bringing a rigorous standard to research and trading.
Dauren Badayev
CEO
An experienced leader with over 20 years of expertise across diverse financial markets, including both rising and declining market conditions. Demonstrates deep industry knowledge and strategic thinking in brokerage and asset management, successfully implementing innovative approaches to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen business competitiveness.
Bakhyt Surapbergenov
Deputy Chairman & Risk Management Department
Experienced risk management leader with a strong record of building comprehensive corporate risk frameworks, enhancing financial stability and guiding large cross-functional teams, bringing deep analytical expertise and strategic insight to support sustainable growth and resilient operations.
Askar Tokmurzin
Head of Global Macro | Institutional Trading
A finance professional with over 20 years of experience in international financial institutions, serving as a market maker, flow trader, algorithmic trader, and proprietary trader. Demonstrates deep expertise in financial markets, trading instruments, and systematic trading strategies, with a strong track record in developing and executing effective trading models.
Yerik Yestayev
Portfolio Manager
An experienced portfolio manager with a strong understanding of financial markets and investment processes. Brings advanced analytical skills and a systematic approach to asset management, maintaining a balanced focus on risk and return. Adept at developing and executing investment strategies aimed at long-term portfolio stability and achieving targeted performance outcomes.
Dmitriy Sheikin
Head of Research | Global Macro Division
Has an extensive knowledge in macroeconomy, market analysis and company finances. In 2003 began to work in the financial sector of Kazakhstan. In 2005-2010 worked in the international institutions (WB, IFC). In 2021-2023 worked in Halyk finance as a macroeconomist, Head of Research. In 2025 joined the team of SY Investment Company.
Aida Turlubekova
Operations Lead
Experienced finance professional with over 14 years in financial services and 6+ years in private business. Skilled in investment operations, market infrastructure, and international settlements, with a proven ability to build efficient processes and deliver strategic execution with precision and reliability
Karlygash Kassymkhanova
Chief Accountant | Finance Lead
Expert in IFRS reporting, regulatory reporting, and accounting for banking and investment groups.
CAP, DipIFR, Tax consultant
Aidar Toleukhan
Specialist | Corporate Finance
Over 6 years of experience in Kazakhstan’s capital markets. Focus on corporate bonds, debt financing, deal structuring, issuer support, financial modeling, and engagement with local and international investors and funds.