William Nicholson

William Nicholson is a seasoned quantitative analyst with extensive experience in systematic trading and quantitative research. Currently serving as a Senior Quantitative Analyst at Centiva Capital since April 2022, William has previously held significant roles, including Research Lead at Point72 and Quantitative Research Analyst at Quantbot Technologies. William’s academic background includes a PhD and Master's in Statistics from Cornell University, alongside a Master's in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Additional experience includes roles at Zurich Financial Services as a Predictive Modeling Intern, A Hedge Fund as a Quantitative Analyst Intern, and Golan Consulting as a Research Assistant, among others. William has also contributed to academia as a Teaching and Research Assistant at Cornell University, showcasing a strong blend of practical and theoretical expertise in statistics and economics.