We were thrilled to welcome students from the CMU MSCF program to our office last Friday, August 22nd! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the future leaders of finance and showcase what Quantbot is all about.
As we kick off the campus recruitment season, we're excited to meet more talented individuals and share our passion for innovation and technology in the investment world. Stay tuned for updates and check out our other social media platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn for more!
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Throughout this summer, all of our New York interns have had the opportunity to enjoy group lunches with each of our US-based Quantbot partners. Over delicious catered food, the interns had the chance to pick the brains of our seasoned professionals, as well learn about the partners’ experiences starting and growing Quantbot over 15+ years. It is always exciting to meet the new generation of enthusiastic interns, and Paul, Ashar, Mike, Rohit, and Tom are all glad to have had the chance to speak with them in a more personal setting.
In the London office, Thuong also held a lunch with our two interns, alongside directors Dan and Tim, as they all discussed their progress that has been made this summer. As we are coming to the end of the intern season, we wish nothing but the best for those who have joined us at Quantbot this summer!
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On July 17th, the New York Office team enjoyed an exciting and flavorful evening with a whiskey tasting and hands-on cocktail and mocktail making class. Hosted by the wonderful Melissa from NightInn, the session was a fun and interactive way for employees and interns to unwind, learn new skills, and mingle with each other.
The Event featured an abbreviated Whiskey tasting to kick things off. Then the class shifted into mixology mode, where everyone was guided through the steps to create four different cocktails and mocktails which featured a Tropical Old Fashioned, a classic and Peach Whiskey Sour with alternatives using black-tea for the mocktails. Each team member was provided with their own shaker and tools, making it a fully immersive and personalized experience.
To complement the drinks, there were delicious bites provided by Mangia, giving everyone the perfect pairing of snacks to enjoy while mixing. Overall, it was a refreshing and fun-filled break after a long workday and a great opportunity for the team to bond. Cheers!
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All of the Quantbot partners and New York directors had a special get-together at Ai Fiori this past Thursday, June 5th. With Thuong in from London and Johnson in from Hong Kong, it was a rare opportunity for the senior management team of Quantbot to enjoy a meal together and each other’s company. After a day of reviewing the firm’s strategic plans for the coming years, the group had a wonderful time together, and exchanged lots of stories and laughs!
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On May 5th, the Quantbot team in New York had the privilege of hearing from Kharen Musaelian and Dario Villani of Qognitive, as they presented their lecture, "Quantum Cognition Machine Learning: a path to human-like abstraction and inference.”
The lecture outlined new machine learning developments being made by Qognitive employees that could potentially benefit many spheres of our day-to-day lives, from finance to health care. Qognitive informed us of their unique approach that allows them to scale large data sets, providing additional insights that statistical learning techniques may miss.
We thoroughly enjoyed engaging with the representatives from Qognitive and learning about their innovative developments, and we look forward to hearing more in the future!
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On March 27th, Paul joined Ian Webster, Neudata’s CRO, on stage for a keynote talk titled “Future-proofing: Competing in an AI-driven, Constantly Changing Quant Landscape.” Ian kicked things off by asking Paul to compare managing Quantbot to parenting a seventeen-year-old—a question that prompted a rather entertaining and anecdotal response (if you were there to hear it).
The bulk of the discussion focused on the importance of data in the quantitative investment process, and how essential it is to have strong partners to support the non-IP side of the technical workload. Paul emphasized that AI and machine learning are now critical to taking ideas from the whiteboard to live trading. As such, maximizing the percentage of the team’s time spent on these core activities is of paramount importance.
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On March 26th, Paul had the opportunity to deliver a keynote presentation at the 3Forge Expo, held in the iconic Gherkin building in the heart of the City. After some reminiscing about the ‘old days,' Paul spoke about the importance of strong and reliable partnerships in the hyper-competitive world of quantitative investing—and how 3Forge exemplifies just such a partner. The event was also a perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues, partners, and friends whilst taking in the incredible views of the London skyline.
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On April 2nd, Quantbot wrapped up their financial year with a bang! The company decided to host dinner and drinks in the office to celebrate the success of the firm over the last year. Everyone gathered together to toast to the hard-working employees before enjoying a delicious catered meal. The group had a wonderful time together, acknowledging the achievements made within the company. Here’s to another great year at Quantbot!
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On March 29th, Quantbot employees had the exciting opportunity to participate in the annual Carnegie Mellon Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) Datathon, an event that brings together some of the brightest minds in finance and technology. This year, the same datathon took place simultaneously in two locations - New York and Pittsburgh - offering students a dynamic and competitive environment to showcase their quantitative and programming skills.
Quantbot mentors, including Zihao, Richard, Shrinath, Zexiang, Aditya, and Aneesh, joined a mix of undergraduate and master's students in Pittsburgh, while Ian represented teams in New York. Their role was to guide participants through the rigorous competition, providing valuable insights and expertise in quantitative finance and algorithmic trading.
The challenge for the students was to develop a model to predict daily stock returns using provided datasets. Their strategies were evaluated based on five key metrics: Sharpe ratio, maximum drawdown, total traded amount, up/down ratio, and overall return. The team with the best performance across these criteria emerged as the winner.
Beyond the competition, the datathon was a fantastic opportunity for students to interact with industry professionals, gain hands-on experience with real-world financial data, and refine their problem-solving skills. Our mentors had an incredible time engaging with the students, sharing their knowledge, and being part of such an inspiring event.
We look forward to participating in future datathons and continuing to support the next generation of innovators in quantitative finance!
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On March 11th, our CEO, Paul White, participated in a fireside chat at the Quant Strats conference with Budga Bhattacharya, Head of Systematic Research at Lombard Odier Investment Managers. They reflected on their shared experiences at Merrill and discussed their approaches to leading quant investment teams, each focusing on different strategies. The conversation also explored how cloud computing has significantly expanded the use of machine learning and AI, as well as the emerging frontiers for quant teams in the industry. It was an insightful discussion that highlighted the evolving role of technology in quantitative investing and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.
