George Defina

George DeFina is a seasoned finance professional with extensive expertise in quantitative analysis and investment management. Currently serving as a Senior Quantitative Analyst at Newton Investment Management Group since September 2022, George supports Active Equity Portfolio Management through research, stock selection models, risk analysis, and portfolio optimization. Prior experience includes holding the title of Senior Investment Officer in Research at Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management and various roles at Mellon, where responsibilities encompassed designing global multi-factor stock selection models and factor performance reporting. Earlier in the career, George worked as Senior Vice President, Quantitative Analyst, and Quantitative Developer at Independence Investment, focusing on US multi-factor equity valuation models. The foundational experience in quantitative development was gained at State Street Bank and Trust Company. George holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Connecticut.