Rob Morse
About Rob Morse
Rob Morse serves as the Head of Data Strategy and Sourcing at PDT Partners, a position he has held since 2017. He has a background in finance and data integration, having previously worked at companies such as Orbital Insight and Goldman Sachs.
Work at PDT Partners
Rob Morse has served as the Head of Data Strategy and Sourcing at PDT Partners since 2017. In this role, he focuses on identifying and integrating alternative data sources to support the firm's investment strategies. He has been instrumental in shaping the data acquisition strategies at PDT Partners, engaging with external data providers to enhance the firm's data-driven decision-making processes. His contributions have been significant in advancing the firm's capabilities in utilizing data for investment insights.
Previous Experience at Orbital Insight, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Rob Morse worked at Orbital Insight, Inc. as the Director of Sales Engineering from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at the company was marked by efforts to leverage data analytics for various applications. This position allowed him to develop skills in sales engineering and further his expertise in data strategy.
Career at Goldman Sachs
Rob Morse has an extensive background at Goldman Sachs, where he held multiple positions. He began as a Summer Intern in the Securities Division in 2011 in Hong Kong. Following this, he worked as an Equity Derivatives Trader from 2012 to 2014 in Hong Kong and continued in the same role in New York City from 2014 to 2015. His experience at Goldman Sachs provided him with a solid foundation in finance and trading.
Education and Expertise
Rob Morse studied at Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics from 2008 to 2012. He also participated in the Duke Study in China Program in 2009, focusing on the Chinese language. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with a strong analytical skill set relevant to data strategy and sourcing.
Early Education
Rob Morse completed his early education at Collegiate School and Island School from 2004 to 2008. This foundational education contributed to his academic and professional development, preparing him for his future studies and career in finance and data strategy.