Michael Merkoulovitch leads the Direct portion of the Credit team within Capital Markets. This group is primarily responsible for Public Credit investments across both Asset Mix and Absolute Return Strategies, employing fundamental, macro-thematic, and quantitative strategies.

Michael joined Ontario Teachers' in 2008 and has held various positions of increasing responsibility. His most recent appointment was as Managing Director, Direct Credit in Capital Markets. He holds a Master’s in Mathematical Finance degree from the University of Toronto, and is a CFA charterholder.