Larry Tao, Aca, Cfa
About Larry Tao, Aca, Cfa
Larry Tao is a Quantitative Investment Analyst at Burford Capital in London, England, with a diverse background in finance and technology. He holds multiple degrees and certifications, including an MSc in Computer Science and a CFA Level III Pass, and has experience in various analytical roles across several financial institutions.
Work at Burford Capital
Larry Tao serves as a Quantitative Investment Analyst at Burford Capital, a role he has held since 2022. Based in London, England, he focuses on quantitative analysis to support investment strategies. His responsibilities include utilizing advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques to analyze data and inform decision-making processes.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Larry Tao worked at AnaCap Financial Partners as a Pricing Analyst from 2021 to 2022. He also held the role of Associate at Alantra for three years, from 2018 to 2021. His earlier experience includes working as an Assistant Trader at Susquehanna International Group, LLP for eight months in 2017, and as an Executive at Deloitte UK for four years, from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he worked briefly as a Thermal Coal Market Researcher at Glencore in 2018 and as a Senior Model Validation Analyst at permanent tsb for four months in the same year.
Education and Expertise
Larry Tao has a strong academic background in finance and computer science. He earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he specialized in machine learning. He also holds a Master of Science in Finance from The London School of Economics and Political Science. His qualifications include an ACA from ICAEW, a CFA Level III Pass from CFA Institute, and a BSc in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Bristol.
Technical Skills and Tools
Larry Tao is proficient in various programming languages, including Python, R, and Matlab, which he uses for competitive coding and data analysis. He actively employs Microsoft Power BI for data visualization and utilizes SQL databases and Alteryx in both his professional and academic work. His expertise in machine learning and quantitative analysis supports his role in investment analysis.
Personal Interests and Activities
In addition to his professional pursuits, Larry Tao engages in competitive poker, with achievements recorded on The Hendon Mob Poker Database. He also competes in chess, achieving an ELO rating that peaked around 2100. During his leisure time, he participates in real estate investing, demonstrating a diverse range of interests beyond finance and analytics.