Naftali Cohen

Naftali Cohen is a seasoned quantitative and data science professional, currently serving as a Quant/Senior Data Scientist in QIS at Schonfeld since 2022, where expertise is applied to develop systematic mid-frequency equity trading strategies and analyze various finance-related datasets. Cohen also imparts knowledge as an Adjunct Professor in IEOR at Columbia University, teaching courses on data-driven finance methods. Previously, Naftali held the position of Vice President and Research Lead at J.P. Morgan, leading teams in quantitative research and AI/ML solutions. Additional academic roles include teaching operations research at New York University and serving as a Research Scientist at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Yale University. Naftali's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Applied Math from New York University and master's and bachelor's degrees in Atmospheric Science from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.