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Partner and Intern Lunches for Summer 2025!

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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Shaking Things Up: Whiskey Tasting and Mixology Class at the New York Office!

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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Quantbot Partners Together in New York!

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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Fascinating Lecture from Qognitive on Quantum Cognition Machine Learning!

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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Engaging Discussions with Neudata at London Data Summit

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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A Focus on Partnerships at the 3Forge Expo in London

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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Quantbot Celebrates End of Financial Year!

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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Carnegie Mellon MSCF Datathon Is Back! 

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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Quant Strats Conference is Back in Town!

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.

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CMU Master in Computational Finance Advisory Board Meeting

On February 7th, our CIO, Ashar Mahboob, participated in the CMU MSCF Finance Advisory Board Meeting, contributing to the program’s growth and expanding resources for prospective students.

His dedication to the board was recognized, particularly for the integration of Quantbot mentors and the Code Willing Platform, both of which have significantly enhanced classroom experiences and Datathon competitions.

A key discussion point was the impact of the CodeWilling platform and Data Store on student learning. The platform is seamlessly integrated into coursework, offering an engaging experience, while the Data Store provides invaluable real-world data, equipping students with essential tools for success.

Additionally, the conversation highlighted the need for expanding data availability. Professor Chad Schaffer, a strong advocate for the CodeWilling platform, emphasized the importance of increasing datasets within the CMU Data Store to further enrich student learning.

Ashar’s participation underscores our commitment to fostering innovation in finance education, ensuring students have access to cutting-edge tools and industry-relevant resources.

We’re excited to see how this program continues to evolve, bringing even more opportunities for students to engage with real-world data, industry mentors, and innovative technology.