Dr. Dai Yamawaki is an experienced professional in the field of economic and financial analysis in international organizations, central bank, financial industry and academia.
Dai joined Nomura Asset Management (NAM) Tokyo in March 2023 and served as a member of Japanese stock selection committees (core-style and growth-style) until March 2025. He led an integration approach, providing in-depth analysis of financial and non-financial information for stock rating and investment decision. He has also been an Advisory Committee Member for the PRI Nature Stewardship since July 2023. Dai moved to NAM UK in April 2025 and joined to Global Equity Team, based in London.
Dai began his career at the United Nations FAO through Young Professional Programme (YPP), where he supported member countries for their sustainable financing responses in Europe and Central Asia. Before joining the NAM, he also worked as a central banker on the most recent trend of monetary policy operation for climate change at the Bank of Japan.
Dai holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Kyoto University and served as a Visiting Associate Professor at Hokkaido University during FY 2024. Dai is also a CFA charterholder.
