George Han
About George Han
George Han is the Vice President at Jefferies, with extensive experience in quantitative analysis and risk analytics.
Professional Experience at Jefferies
George Han currently serves as Vice President at Jefferies, where he is integral to the risk analytics team. His primary responsibilities include model testing and implementing strategies for Fixed Income projects. George's expertise in quantitative analysis and risk management plays a vital role in the company's operations.
Quantitative Analyst at Citi
In 2021, George Han worked as a Quantitative Analyst at Citi in New York for six months. During his tenure, he leveraged his quantitative skills to support the bank's trading and risk management operations, contributing to model development and testing.
Roles at HSBC Global Banking and Markets
From 2017 to 2020, George Han was employed at HSBC Global Banking and Markets as a Quantitative Analyst in New York. Over these three years, he focused primarily on quantitative analysis, supporting trading functions and enhancing risk management protocols.
Career at Sophis
George Han held multiple roles at Sophis in New York, starting as a Front Office Consultant from 2012 to 2013 and later as a Senior Front Office Consultant from 2013 to 2017. During his four-year stint as a senior consultant, he provided expert advice on front office operations, implementing solutions that enhanced trading and risk management functionalities.
Academic Background
George Han holds advanced degrees in both mathematics and finance. He earned a Master’s Degree in Mathematics in Finance from New York University. Additionally, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Specialist Mathematics and Physics from the University of Toronto. His academic work includes a master thesis on Mandelbrot's Multi-fractal Model, focusing on complex topics such as power law, fractal scaling, long-term market memory, forecasting, and black swans.