Hubert Davancens
About Hubert Davancens
Hubert Davancens is the Senior Vice President - Equities Quant at Jefferies, with extensive experience in financial technology and quantitative analysis.
Current Position at Jefferies
Hubert Davancens is serving as the Senior Vice President - Equities Quant at Jefferies since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for quantitative equity strategies and applications, contributing significantly to the firm's trading and investment strategies.
Previous Experience at Fisessa
Before joining Jefferies, Hubert Davancens worked at Fisessa as an Algo Development Consultant for 11 months from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure, he focused on developing algorithms that enhance trading efficiency and effectiveness.
Role at SBI BITS
Hubert Davancens was employed at SBI BITS as the Chief Product Manager & Chief Architect from 2016 to 2017 in the Within 23 wards, Tokyo, Japan. In this position, he played a pivotal role in overseeing product management and development, contributing to the company’s technological advancements.
Experience at J.P. Morgan
From 2015 to 2016, Hubert Davancens served as Vice President - Application Development Lead - FX & Fixed Income Technology at J.P. Morgan in Tokyo, Japan. He led developments in foreign exchange and fixed income technology, ensuring the robustness and efficiency of related applications.
Tenure at Murex
Hubert Davancens had an extensive career at Murex, holding multiple roles from 2004 to 2015. He began as a Senior Developer and Consultant: Flex & Extensibility (EMEA) in Paris, France, then moved to Tokyo, Japan, where he served as Team Leader: Flex & Extensibility (APAC), and later as the Department Manager: Head of Tech Consulting (Japan / APAC). His work included leading teams and projects across different regions, significantly contributing to the firm’s technological offerings.
Early Career at TOTAL and Sun Microsystems
Hubert Davancens began his career with roles at TOTAL as an IT Project Manager from 2002 to 2004 in Paris, France, and Sun Microsystems as a Java Developer (Intern) in 2001 and 2000 in the San Francisco Bay Area. These early roles provided him with foundational experience in IT project management and software development.
Educational Background
Hubert Davancens holds a Master’s Degree from Heriot-Watt University, achieved in 2001. He also earned a Master Degree from CentraleSupélec, where he studied from 1998 to 2001. His academic background in technology and engineering laid the groundwork for his successful career in the financial and technology sectors.