Quants Strats Hot 10

Celebrating the most influential Quants

The Quants Strats Hot 10 is a new initiative designed to spotlight the most influential, innovative, and high-performing leaders in quantitative strategies today. Whether they’re consistently generating alpha, pioneering new technologies, or pushing the boundaries of risk management, these individuals are shaping the future of quant finance.

What is the Hot 10?

The Hot 10 recognises impact, celebrating people across the quantitative Investment ecosystem who are pushing boundaries of performance and innovation.

Here’s how it works:

• Nominations are now closed. 
• The top 10 individuals are shortlisted and the shortlist announced on LinkedIn.
• The winner will be announced at our onsite drinks reception where the chair will announce the Winner and Runner Up LIVE at Quant Strats Europe 2025!
• The Winner, Runner Up, and Finalists will take part in onsite interviews and post-event press releases, for maximum coverage.

Criteria to consider when putting forward your nominations

Ideal candidates will stand out through a combination of strategic brilliance, technical innovation, and unwavering discipline across the following pillars:

• Consistent Alpha generation: Proven track record of risk-adjusted returns through scalable, repeatable strategies.
• Technological edge: Use of AI/ML, alternative data, and advanced infrastructure; often building proprietary models and platforms.
• Research-driven culture: Rigorous academic-style research, deep back testing, and cross-disciplinary approaches.
• Risk management excellence: Exceptional frameworks for navigating model, tail, and systemic risks in volatile markets.

Quant Strats Hot 10 Finalists!

• Artur Sepp - LGT Bank
• Professor Marcos Lopez De Prado - Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
• Paul White - Quantbot Technologies LP 
• Maarten Smit - Northern Trust Asset Management
• Christopher Cormack - Quant Foundry LTD
• Yixing Zhang - CPP Investments 
• Stefan Zohren - Oxford 
• Albert Desclee - Barclays, QPS Group
• Aurele Storno - Lombard Odier Investment Managers
• Haoxue Wang - Millennium