Sandra Toften
About Sandra Toften
Sandra Toften is a Data Strategist at Quadrature in London, England, specializing in sourcing and evaluating datasets for quantitative investment strategies. She has a background in research and consulting, with previous roles at The Riverside Company and Kearney, and holds degrees from The London School of Economics and the University of Cambridge.
Work at Quadrature
Sandra Toften has been employed at Quadrature since 2020, serving as a Data Strategist. In this role, she focuses on sourcing, evaluating, and incorporating datasets to develop quantitative investment strategies. She conducts research on alternative and fundamental datasets to identify new business opportunities, contributing to the firm's data-driven decision-making processes.
Previous Experience
Before joining Quadrature, Sandra Toften worked at Kearney as a Management Consultant from 2017 to 2020 in London, England. Prior to that, she spent six months at The Riverside Company in Stockholm, Sweden, as a Research & Admin professional in 2016. Her early career includes a position as a Summer Intern at Computas AS in Oslo, Norway, in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Sandra Toften holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in International Relations from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she studied from 2012 to 2015. She also earned a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in International Development from the University of Cambridge, completing her studies there from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she attended Kungsholmens Gymnasium, where she completed the Natural Science Programme from 2009 to 2012.
Background
Sandra Toften has a diverse background that includes education in both social sciences and natural sciences. Her academic journey has equipped her with a strong foundation in data analysis and strategic thinking, which she applies in her current role. Her international experience spans multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Norway.