Institutional Discipline. Global Reach. Trusted Stewardship.

BlueCrest Capital Management Ltd (U.S.) serves as the North American hub of a globally recognized investment management group — bridging macro insight, quantitative precision, and fiduciary responsibility.

Company Overview

A Regulated U.S. Subsidiary of a Global Asset Management Group

Founded in 2019, BlueCrest Capital Management Ltd (U.S.) operates from Denver, Colorado, with USD 50 million in registered capital.
The firm is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and licensed under FinCEN as a Money Services Business (MSB).
It functions as the strategic execution and compliance center for the Group’s activities across North America, supporting institutional investors through regulated multi-asset strategies, macro research, and cross-border capital management.

Our Mission & Philosophy

Purpose-Driven Investment with Global Integration

Our mission is to deliver resilient, data-driven investment solutions that align with institutional objectives and withstand complex market cycles.
We integrate three pillars across all mandates:

Macro Intelligence

informed by top-down economic analysis

Quantitative Rigor

guided by proprietary modeling and scenario testing

Risk Governance

anchored by institutional controls and compliance oversight

Together, these principles enable us to generate sustainable long-term value while upholding regulatory excellence and fiduciary duty.

Governance & Compliance Culture

Regulated Integrity at Every Level

BlueCrest U.S. adheres to strict governance and compliance protocols designed to meet and exceed SEC and FinCEN standards.

Our operational framework includes:

Three Lines of Defense

front-office controls, independent risk oversight, and internal audit

AML / CFT Programs

aligned with FinCEN guidelines and global best practices

Data Protection & Cybersecurity

implementing secure infrastructure and encryption standards

Independent Audits & Reporting

ensuring transparency and accountability

Every decision, process, and transaction is conducted within a robust regulatory environment to protect clients and maintain market integrity.

Our Global Network

Connecting Markets, Strategies, and Capital

As part of the BlueCrest Capital Management Group, the U.S. branch collaborates closely with offices in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, aligning global research, macro strategies, and cross-border asset flows. This integration empowers clients with access to multi-region insights, 24-hour market coverage, and globally diversified opportunities under a unified governance framework.

Leadership Team

Experienced Professionals Leading with Purpose

Our leadership brings decades of cross-market experience, spanning investment management, risk governance, and institutional operations.

David Andrew Hajel

Director

Oversees U.S. strategic planning and compliance; drives institutional partnerships and governance excellence.

 

Alessandro Khalid Al-Ferrara

Chief Investment Officer

25+ years in macro and multi-asset allocation; leads global investment strategy and cross-border portfolio design.

Sarah Mitchell

Chief Operating Officer

Former Goldman Sachs operations leader; responsible for process optimization and compliance automation.

Jonathan Reyes

Chief Risk Officer

Certified FRM & CPA; designs and monitors risk frameworks across fixed income and derivatives.

 

Emily Chen

Chief Financial Officer

Former Citi North America finance executive; manages capital structure, reporting, and financial oversight.

Omar Al-Farouq

Managing Director

Specialist in Middle East–U.S. capital flows; drives sovereign fund partnerships and energy asset strategies.

 

Our Values

Guided by Principles that Endure

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BlueCrest Capital Management Ltd (U.S.) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and licensed by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) as a Money Services Business (MSB). This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation of securities.