Simon has over 20 years of experience in investment banking and the financial markets, including work on both the technology & trading side, with a Bachelors in Business (Economics & Finance) from QUT. He now trades his own capital at Quantive Alpha.
Initially working in the Risk Management environment, Simon was trained in the mathematics and modelling of market, credit and operational risks inherent in the trading environment. He has worked in various financial centres globally, including roles with the Sydney Futures Exchange, JPMorgan, the major Australian investment banks and so on.
Simon is passionate about what he calls 'evidence-based investing', where he can use his extensive technology and markets experience testing and modelling trading strategies, to create the most resilient and robust investment portfolios using quantitative algorithms, data-science, and a technology-based implementation. With a constant focus on research and development he is always looking to improve and refine the investment process.
When he's away from his desk, you will find him reading, surfing, rock-climbing or mountain-biking, and his favourite quote is the US Marines motto: "improvise, adapt, overcome"!
