Edward A. Martin, Cfa
About Edward A. Martin, Cfa
Edward A. Martin, CFA, serves as the Director of Analytics at Aristeia Capital, LLC, where he has worked since 2008. He has extensive experience in technology and analytics, having held various leadership roles at FactSet Research Systems and MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Work at Aristeia Capital
Edward A. Martin has held multiple roles at Aristeia Capital, LLC. He served as Director, Information Management from 2004 to 2006 and then as Director, Head of Technology from 2006 to 2008. Currently, he is the Director of Analytics, a position he has held since 2008. In these roles, he developed utilities for the trading desk that optimized trade execution by considering various factors, including cost basis and holding period. He also engineered systems to automate the identification of trade opportunities and created a web-based portal for risk management reports.
Experience at FactSet Research Systems
Edward A. Martin worked at FactSet Research Systems in several capacities. He began as a Software Developer from 1988 to 1995, then advanced to Vice President, Director of Information Research from 1995 to 2000. He later served as Senior Vice President, Director of Quality Assurance from 2000 to 2002 and as Senior Vice President, Senior Product Manager from 2002 to 2003. His work involved quality assurance and product management, contributing to the development of tools and systems that enhanced data accessibility and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Edward A. Martin studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from 1981 to 1986. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in analytics, technology development, and risk management within the financial sector.
Background in Technical Roles
Before his tenure in finance, Edward A. Martin worked at MIT Lincoln Laboratory as Technical Staff from 1986 to 1988. This early experience in a technical environment contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of complex systems, which he later applied in various roles within the finance industry.
Achievements in Risk Management
Throughout his career, Edward A. Martin has made significant contributions to risk management practices at Aristeia Capital. He developed a comprehensive suite of risk management reports tailored to the portfolio's needs, focusing on metrics such as jump-to-default exposure and liquidity risk. Additionally, he implemented tax optimization strategies that improved the portfolio's tax efficiency and designed applications to visualize corporate structures.