Clare Walker
About Clare Walker
Clare Walker is a Data Strategist at Quadrature, where she has worked since 2020. She previously held positions at Boston Consulting Group and True North Partners, and she studied Actuarial Science at the University of Cape Town.
Work at Quadrature
Clare Walker has been employed at Quadrature as a Data Strategist since 2020. In her role, she evaluates new products for trading and engages in hypothesis-driven sourcing and research of new data sources. She focuses on investigating alternative and innovative data sets to enhance investment strategies. Additionally, she considers broader business opportunities through data strategy initiatives, contributing to the firm's overall data-driven decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at Boston Consulting Group
Before joining Quadrature, Clare Walker worked at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as an Associate from 2018 to 2020 in London, England. During her two-year tenure, she gained experience in consulting and strategic analysis. Prior to her role as an Associate, she interned at BCG in 2017 for one month in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she developed foundational skills in data analysis and client engagement.
Education and Expertise
Clare Walker studied at the University of Cape Town, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Science with a focus on Actuarial Science from 2014 to 2017. She also completed a course in Artificial Intelligence, specifically Intro to Machine Learning with Pytorch, at Udacity from 2020 to 2021. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in data analysis and machine learning, which she applies in her current role.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Clare Walker began her professional journey with an internship at True North Partners LLP in 2016, where she worked for one month in Cape Town, South Africa. She also gained experience as a Vac Student at STANLIB in 2014 for one month in Johannesburg. Additionally, she served as a tutor at the University of Cape Town from 2016 to 2017, further enhancing her analytical and communication skills.
High School Education and Achievements
Clare Walker attended St Mary's School Waverley from 2009 to 2013, where she was recognized as a top student, achieving 11 distinctions. She held the position of Head of Service and Environmental Service, demonstrating leadership and commitment to community engagement during her high school years.