ABOUT / FOUNDER

Isabelle Armanville, Ph.D.

Isabelle Armanville, Ph.D.

Isabelle Armanville, Ph.D.

Quantitative Economics | AI & Investment Strategy

More than two decades of institutional asset management, quantitative research and applied AI. Independent advice grounded in real portfolio-management experience.

20+ YEARS

Institutional asset management

Ph.D.

Quantitative Economics

AI / ML

Investment innovation

CAITL™

AI transformation leadership

Experience. Credibility. Independence.

At the intersection of finance, data science, and artificial intelligence, I help organizations transform complexity into opportunity.

Institutions that shaped our perspective

A professional journey shaped by leading institutions across asset management, insurance, energy trading and pension funds — complemented by recommendations from senior industry professionals.

Deutscher Investment Trust (DIT) logo
Deutscher Investment Trust (DIT) logo

THE PHILOSOPHY

Where quantitative rigour meets independent judgement.

Where quantitative rigour meets independent judgement.

Where quantitative rigour meets independent judgement.

Institutional investment experience, scientific thinking and applied AI — brought together to help organisations make clearer, more informed decisions.

THE EXPERTISE BEHIND THE EXPERT'S EYE

Twenty Years Ahead of the Curve.

From statistical theory to machine learning models deployed in live investment portfolios.

A selection of methodologies I have worked with—and the real-world decisions they were designed to support. Not a list of employers. A record of quantitative practice, implementation and accountability.

Magistère · Economics & Statistics · TSEMaster's Degree · EconometricsPh.D. · Macroeconometrics
1999–2005

Decision Trees & Statistical Learning

METHODOLOGIES

Decision Trees · Feature Engineering · Quantitative Factor Models

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Stock picking · European and global equity portfolios · Sector and country allocation

Early adoption of decision-tree techniques in quantitative equity selection and institutional portfolio construction.

2005–2013

Systematic Models & Pattern Recognition

METHODOLOGIES

Decision Trees · Pattern Recognition · Systematic Signals

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Equity long/short and event-driven strategies · Oil and energy trading · Portfolio hedging

Quantitative research connected directly to trading, implementation, risk management and portfolio performance.

2013–2018

Random Forest & Scenario-Based Allocation

METHODOLOGIES

Random Forest · Decision Trees · Macro-Financial Scenarios

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

ML-driven alpha generation · Tactical and medium-term asset allocation · Risk-aware portfolio decisions

Predictive models integrated into institutional investment processes and investment committee decisions.

2018–2022

Ensemble Learning & Predictive Intelligence

METHODOLOGIES

K-Nearest Neighbours · Super Learner / Stacked Generalisation · Decision Trees · NLP

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Tactical asset allocation · Sector-neutral alpha strategies · Recession scenarios · Automated market intelligence

From predictive dashboards and ensemble models to communicating quantitative findings to investment committees and clients.

ADDITIONAL METHODOLOGIES

Econometric & Hierarchical Approaches

METHODOLOGIES

Bayesian Probit · Hierarchical Momentum

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Quantitative investment research · Predictive signals and portfolio decision support

Additional methodologies from my quantitative toolkit. Specific dates and applications are deliberately not assigned without further confirmation.

2023–TODAY

Independent ML & AI Expertise

METHODOLOGIES

Model Validation · Applied Machine Learning · Data Analytics · AI Integration

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Independent model audit · Investment research · AI transformation

Bringing end-to-end experience—from data and coding to live deployment, performance accountability and executive communication—to independent advisory mandates.

2024–TODAY

Generative AI: From Capability to Working Products

METHODOLOGIES

Large Language Models · Prompt Engineering · AI-Assisted Coding · AI Connectors · Workflow Automation · Multimodal Generation

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

MacroNav: AI-assisted macro research, multilingual podcasts and financial communication · Rapid website development with ChatGPT and connected tools · AI-enabled client workflows

Practical GenAI delivery: building and integrating working solutions, not simply recommending tools. This website was built in two days with ChatGPT and connected development tools—an example of the speed possible when domain expertise directs AI-assisted execution.

“I haven't just built models. I've been accountable for what they deliver.”

Credibility, in the words of those who know our work.

What Our Referees Say

What Our Referees Say

Six original recommendations from senior investment professionals. Use the arrows to explore their perspectives.

Delve into direct testimonies from people, companies, and institutions who've been working with us.

Delve into direct testimonies from people, companies, and institutions who've been working with us.

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“We were so impressed by Isabelle’s competence, dynamic drive and achieved success, that we first created the European Equities Team and appointed Isabelle as the team leader, directly reporting to me. One year later due to her consistently outstanding performance, Isabelle was promoted to the board of directors.”

Stefan GamperHead of Asset Management, Baloise Insurance

“Isabelle’s working style was characterized by the ability to prioritize with care and a strong sense of responsibility. Her extremely quick grasp of new concepts and ideas helped the team to deal with complex and difficult situations.”

Dominique Zen-RuffinenHead of Quant & Trading, Swiss Re AM

“I enjoyed working with Isabelle; she brought expert knowledge in applying Machine Learning to investment strategies.”

Koen MaesHead of Private Mandates & Member of the Executive Committee, Candriam

“I have greatly benefited from Isabelle’s creative ideas, wide knowledge about the market, risk management, and intellectual curiosity to explore and implement sophisticated algorithms.”

Mahmoud Hamada, Ph.DHead of Quant Research, Essent / RWE Trading

“Of particular value to me as a CIO was Isabelle’s team player mind-set, enthusiastic embrace of change, ability to work with minimal supervision, and unwavering commitment to exceeding expectations.”

Frederic Methlow, Ph.D.Chief Investment Officer, Swiss Pension Fund AHV/AV

“Thanks to her great knowledge of financial markets, Isabelle brought significant value to macroeconomic research, always ready to provide help and advice.”

Andrea Brasili, Ph.D.Head of European Economic Research, Amundi / Pioneer

WHY LOS FLAMINGOS

Independent thinking.
Built on first-hand experience.

Independent thinking.
Built on first-hand experience.

Independent thinking.
Built on first-hand experience.

01 / PRACTITIONER

Institutional investment judgment

Advice informed by more than 20 years working inside the asset-management industry, not simply observing it from outside.

02 / SCIENTIST

Quantitative depth

A PhD in quantitative economics and a data-science background brought to model assessment, investment processes and applied AI.

03 / INDEPENDENT

An objective second opinion

Independent scrutiny of models, assumptions and implementation choices — with no incentive to validate a predetermined answer.

COMPLEX PROBLEM?
Bring the pieces together.
Have a challenge? Let’s solve it →MOVE YOUR CURSOR TO EXPLORE

Your next decision deserves an independent perspective.

Request a MacroNav demonstration or discuss an independent review of your quantitative investment models and AI systems.

Schedule a conversation ↗

INDEPENDENT EXPERTISE. INSTITUTIONAL STANDARDS.

The most important decisions deserve an independent perspective.

Independent expertise for your next decision.

Speak with Los Flamingos Research & Advisory about quantitative model validation, investment analytics, AI transformation or MacroNav. We bring the perspective of an experienced institutional practitioner — not a generic technology vendor.

20+ years institutional investment experience · Quantitative economics PhD · Applied machine learning

THE EXPERTISE BEHIND THE EXPERT'S EYE

Twenty Years Ahead of the Curve.

From statistical theory to machine learning models deployed in live investment portfolios.

A selection of methodologies I have worked with—and the real-world decisions they were designed to support. Not a list of employers. A record of quantitative practice, implementation and accountability.

Magistère · Economics & Statistics · TSEMaster's Degree · EconometricsPh.D. · Macroeconometrics
1999–2005

Decision Trees & Statistical Learning

METHODOLOGIES

Decision Trees · Feature Engineering · Quantitative Factor Models

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Stock picking · European and global equity portfolios · Sector and country allocation

Early adoption of decision-tree techniques in quantitative equity selection and institutional portfolio construction.

2005–2013

Systematic Models & Pattern Recognition

METHODOLOGIES

Decision Trees · Pattern Recognition · Systematic Signals

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Equity long/short and event-driven strategies · Oil and energy trading · Portfolio hedging

Quantitative research connected directly to trading, implementation, risk management and portfolio performance.

2013–2018

Random Forest & Scenario-Based Allocation

METHODOLOGIES

Random Forest · Decision Trees · Macro-Financial Scenarios

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

ML-driven alpha generation · Tactical and medium-term asset allocation · Risk-aware portfolio decisions

Predictive models integrated into institutional investment processes and investment committee decisions.

2018–2022

Ensemble Learning & Predictive Intelligence

METHODOLOGIES

K-Nearest Neighbours · Super Learner / Stacked Generalisation · Decision Trees · NLP

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Tactical asset allocation · Sector-neutral alpha strategies · Recession scenarios · Automated market intelligence

From predictive dashboards and ensemble models to communicating quantitative findings to investment committees and clients.

ADDITIONAL METHODOLOGIES

Econometric & Hierarchical Approaches

METHODOLOGIES

Bayesian Probit · Hierarchical Momentum

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Quantitative investment research · Predictive signals and portfolio decision support

Additional methodologies from my quantitative toolkit. Specific dates and applications are deliberately not assigned without further confirmation.

2023–TODAY

Independent ML & AI Expertise

METHODOLOGIES

Model Validation · Applied Machine Learning · Data Analytics · AI Integration

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Independent model audit · Investment research · AI transformation

Bringing end-to-end experience—from data and coding to live deployment, performance accountability and executive communication—to independent advisory mandates.

2024–TODAY

Generative AI: From Capability to Working Products

METHODOLOGIES

Large Language Models · Prompt Engineering · AI-Assisted Coding · AI Connectors · Workflow Automation · Multimodal Generation

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

MacroNav: AI-assisted macro research, multilingual podcasts and financial communication · Rapid website development with ChatGPT and connected tools · AI-enabled client workflows

Practical GenAI delivery: building and integrating working solutions, not simply recommending tools. This website was built in two days with ChatGPT and connected development tools—an example of the speed possible when domain expertise directs AI-assisted execution.

“I haven't just built models. I've been accountable for what they deliver.”

THE EXPERTISE BEHIND THE EXPERT'S EYE

Twenty Years Ahead of the Curve.

From statistical theory to machine learning models deployed in live investment portfolios.

A selection of methodologies I have worked with—and the real-world decisions they were designed to support. Not a list of employers. A record of quantitative practice, implementation and accountability.

Magistère · Economics & Statistics · TSEMaster's Degree · EconometricsPh.D. · Macroeconometrics
1999–2005

Decision Trees & Statistical Learning

METHODOLOGIES

Decision Trees · Feature Engineering · Quantitative Factor Models

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Stock picking · European and global equity portfolios · Sector and country allocation

Early adoption of decision-tree techniques in quantitative equity selection and institutional portfolio construction.

2005–2013

Systematic Models & Pattern Recognition

METHODOLOGIES

Decision Trees · Pattern Recognition · Systematic Signals

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Equity long/short and event-driven strategies · Oil and energy trading · Portfolio hedging

Quantitative research connected directly to trading, implementation, risk management and portfolio performance.

2013–2018

Random Forest & Scenario-Based Allocation

METHODOLOGIES

Random Forest · Decision Trees · Macro-Financial Scenarios

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

ML-driven alpha generation · Tactical and medium-term asset allocation · Risk-aware portfolio decisions

Predictive models integrated into institutional investment processes and investment committee decisions.

2018–2022

Ensemble Learning & Predictive Intelligence

METHODOLOGIES

K-Nearest Neighbours · Super Learner / Stacked Generalisation · Decision Trees · NLP

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Tactical asset allocation · Sector-neutral alpha strategies · Recession scenarios · Automated market intelligence

From predictive dashboards and ensemble models to communicating quantitative findings to investment committees and clients.

ADDITIONAL METHODOLOGIES

Econometric & Hierarchical Approaches

METHODOLOGIES

Bayesian Probit · Hierarchical Momentum

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Quantitative investment research · Predictive signals and portfolio decision support

Additional methodologies from my quantitative toolkit. Specific dates and applications are deliberately not assigned without further confirmation.

2023–TODAY

Independent ML & AI Expertise

METHODOLOGIES

Model Validation · Applied Machine Learning · Data Analytics · AI Integration

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Independent model audit · Investment research · AI transformation

Bringing end-to-end experience—from data and coding to live deployment, performance accountability and executive communication—to independent advisory mandates.

2024–TODAY

Generative AI: From Capability to Working Products

METHODOLOGIES

Large Language Models · Prompt Engineering · AI-Assisted Coding · AI Connectors · Workflow Automation · Multimodal Generation

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

MacroNav: AI-assisted macro research, multilingual podcasts and financial communication · Rapid website development with ChatGPT and connected tools · AI-enabled client workflows

Practical GenAI delivery: building and integrating working solutions, not simply recommending tools. This website was built in two days with ChatGPT and connected development tools—an example of the speed possible when domain expertise directs AI-assisted execution.

“I haven't just built models. I've been accountable for what they deliver.”