Laurent Balesse
About Laurent Balesse
Laurent Balesse is a Quantitative Analyst at InvestSuite in Leuven, Belgium, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse educational background in economics, chemical engineering, and quantitative finance, and has held various roles in investment and data analysis.
Work at InvestSuite
Laurent Balesse has been employed at InvestSuite since 2021, serving as a Quantitative Analyst and Master Thesis. In this role, he has contributed to the enhancement of InvestSuite's portfolio optimizer, applying his analytical skills to improve financial modeling and investment strategies. His tenure at InvestSuite follows a brief previous engagement as a Data Scientist in 2020, where he worked for two months in Louvain, Flemish Region, Belgium.
Education and Expertise
Laurent Balesse possesses a diverse educational background, having studied at multiple prestigious institutions. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a Minor in Mechanical Engineering from KU Leuven between 2014 and 2018. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from KU Leuven from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he completed a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance at Erasmus School of Economics from 2020 to 2021. He also participated in a summer program at The London School of Economics and Political Science, focusing on Intermediate Macroeconomics in 2017.
Background
Laurent Balesse has a multifaceted professional background, having held various positions in finance and engineering. He served as President and Vice President at Investia Leuven from 2018 to 2020, where he was involved in investment activities. He also gained experience as an Investment Banking Trainee at Kempen & Co for three months in 2019. His early career included a summer internship at PwC Belgium in 2018 and a Master Thesis at Yara International, focusing on market generating models to enhance portfolio optimization.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Laurent Balesse has made significant contributions to the field of quantitative finance. His Master Thesis focused on developing market generating models aimed at improving backtesting for portfolio optimization. His work at InvestSuite has been instrumental in enhancing the company's portfolio optimizer, demonstrating his ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical financial challenges. His diverse roles in both engineering and finance reflect a strong commitment to professional development and expertise in quantitative analysis.