Erick Felipe Meier Jaramillo is a financial engineer and macroeconomic strategist known for his innovative approach to global asset management. Originally from Medellín, Colombia, Erick merges technical rigor with creative problem-solving, navigating complex financial landscapes with a multidisciplinary lens that spans economics, engineering, and data science.
As Head of Macroeconomic Research at Atlasio Capital Partners in Sydney, Australia, Erick leads research on global fixed income markets, equity derivatives, and the macroeconomic forces shaping investment flows. His strategic insights are grounded in quantitative analysis and enhanced by a deep understanding of geopolitical developments and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dynamics. He is also certified in ESG by Bloomberg, reinforcing his commitment to responsible and forward-thinking investment strategies.
Erick is also the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Qstodia, a Colombia-based global investment consulting firm. Since its inception, Qstodia has consistently delivered alpha across multiple asset classes, achieving an average monthly return of 5%. Under Erick’s leadership, the firm has executed high-impact investment plays, such as a 111% return over a 3–5 month window during the global post-COVID interest rate hike, a 125% gain from the rebound of Royal Caribbean’s cruise line, and a 104% return tied to a landmark M&A deal involving Colombia’s largest publicly listed companies. These results reflect Erick’s skill in applying macroeconomic insights to tactical portfolio positioning.

While Erick’s investment approach is multi-asset, he specializes in fixed income and global equities, leveraging both deep macro research and real-time market intelligence to identify and capitalize on mispricings and structural trends.
Before entering the institutional investment space, Erick served as a tutor and research assistant at Universidad de Medellín, mentoring students in advanced financial modeling and Bloomberg analytics. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Economics (Financial Economics and Finance) from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Engineering in Investing and Quantitative Economics from Universidad de Medellín. This dual-discipline background allows him to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world investment application.

In addition to his core roles, Erick is proficient in data science, econometrics, and software development—skills that he uses to optimize portfolio strategies and conduct high-level quantitative research. His academic work has explored a wide range of topics, from the effects of oil price shocks on microeconomic behavior to the entropy characteristics of encryption algorithms, showcasing his broad intellectual interests and technical capability.
Outside of finance, Erick is passionate about social impact. He has contributed to financial literacy and digital education through mentoring programs such as Coderise, and has volunteered at senior care centers, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both professional excellence and community engagement.

At Balfour Capital Group, Erick represents a new generation of investment thinkers who combine precision, foresight, and purpose to shape portfolios built for a rapidly evolving global economy.