Anthony Cooray, CFA, FRM, currently serves as a Quantitative Researcher focused on Machine Learning Models at Lloyds Banking Group since June 2023. Prior to this role, Anthony held positions as a Quantitative Researcher for Systematic Strategies at SigTech and worked at GAM Investments for over seven years, progressing through roles including Quantitative Trader and Researcher in Fixed Income. Anthony's extensive experience in quantitative research and trading is complemented by a background in market risk management at Scotiabank and various roles at strategic firms such as Strategic Assets Partners and Nomura. Academic qualifications include an MS in Economics from Johns Hopkins University, a Masters in Finance from London Business School, and an MBA from Hitotsubashi University, along with a BSc in Structural Engineering from the University of Moratuwa.