At Anchor Stockbrokers, we strive to incorporate pioneering ideas from academia and adapt them to suit the needs of local practitioners. Our areas of focus span a broad range, including equity factor research, portfolio construction, risk management, machine learning, ESG analysis, asset allocation, and multi-asset research. In both 2022 and 2023, our outstanding performance in quantitative research was acknowledged by the prestigious independent 'Financial Mail Top Analysts Awards', where we were ranked as the top-rated quantitative research house.

At Anchor Stockbrokers, I successfully established a quantitative research capability from scratch. This encompassed building the essential technology infrastructure, managing databases, optimizing coding efficiency through function and library development, and delivering exceptional quantitative research projects.Our research is rooted in academic principles, with a strong emphasis on practicality and real-world applications. We strive to bridge the gap between academia and industry, making our research more accessible and applicable. Our key research areas include equity risk premia, methodology, portfolio construction, ESG, and leveraging machine learning techniques.

In my role, I took full ownership of driving research initiatives and providing client services for the local franchise while maintaining a collaborative connection with the Macquarie Global Quant team. I have a proven track record of developing and promoting innovative quantitative research on both local and global scales. During my tenure, I successfully transformed the local Macquarie quantitative research franchise into the top-rated offering, consistently recognized by the independent 'Financial Mail, Ranking the Analyst Awards' for four consecutive years. This achievement was attributed to the quality of our quantitative research, as well as my commitment and responsiveness to clients' needs.My expertise lies in predictive modeling and equity factor research, where I have accumulated extensive experience. Additionally, I possess strong proficiency in portfolio optimization and a practical understanding of portfolio construction in real-world contexts.

Part of the Macquarie equity strategy teamResearch function: Quantitative data analysis Investment Strategy / asset allocation / portfolio optimization Model building in Excel and VBA Maintaining and optimizing existing models Multiple regression analysis Back testing strategies Writing research and strategy papers Client presentations and servicing

Fund for high net worth individuals, trading FX spot and bond futures. I was deeply involved in all aspects of the fund from algorithm development, backtesting, trading, reconciliation of trades and reporting to investors.

Exposure to statistical arbitrage strategies on the German yield curve, co-located servers for high speed trading as well as back office functions.

Startup private hedge fund to manage the assets of a high net worth individuals. I was involved in establishing the structures (En Commandite Partnership), trading algorithms and trading of the fund.