Associate, Index Investment Strategy, S&P Dow Jones Indices
Sherifa Issifu is an Associate, Index Investment Strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI). The group provides research and commentary on the entire S&P DJI product set, including U.S. and global equities, commodities, fixed income, and economic indices.
Prior to joining S&P DJI, Sherifa worked for Citigroup in Global Markets and Securities Services, where she focused on global macro strategy and corporate solutions.
Sherifa attended Cardiff University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and management studies.
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