Jai Vrat Singh

Jai Vrat Singh has extensive experience in quantitative finance and data science, currently serving as a Quant Researcher at Squarepoint Capital since April 2020. Prior to this role, Jai held various positions, including Senior Data Scientist and VP - Quantitative Analyst at GIC, where responsibilities included developing smart beta and backtesting engines in R, conducting data science and machine learning explorations, and optimizing portfolio rebalancing. Additional experience includes roles as AVP at Barclays and Nomura, focusing on risk engine development and model validation, along with a background in fixed income research and ultra-low latency server development at major financial institutions. Educational qualifications include a Master's in Financial Engineering from Nanyang Technological University and a certificate in Computational Finance from Carnegie Mellon University, complemented by a B.Tech. in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.