Max R.
About Max R.
Max R. serves as the Head of Crypto Quant Trading at SparkCognition, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong background in quantitative finance, having previously held positions at Natixis and Deutsche Bank, and possesses multiple degrees in finance, mathematics, and data science.
Current Role at SparkCognition
Max R. serves as the Head of Crypto Quant Trading at SparkCognition, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in New York, United States. In addition to his leadership role, he also works as a Quantitative Researcher and Data Scientist at the same company, a position he has maintained since 2021. His responsibilities involve developing quantitative trading strategies and analyzing data to optimize trading performance in the cryptocurrency market.
Previous Experience at Natixis
Prior to his current role, Max R. worked at Natixis in various capacities. He served as a Front Office Engineer and Quant from 2019 to 2021 in New York, where he focused on quantitative analysis and trading strategies. Before that, he was involved in Cross Asset Quant Trading at Natixis for one year in London from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he completed multiple internships at Natixis, including a Summer Internship in 2016.
Internship Experience at Deutsche Bank
Max R. gained early industry experience through internships at Deutsche Bank. He participated in the Spring into Banking program in 2016 for one month in London. Later, he completed a Summer Internship in 2017 for two months, also in London. These roles provided him with foundational knowledge in banking and finance.
Educational Background
Max R. has a strong educational foundation in finance, mathematics, and data science. He earned a Master's degree in Finance from Grenoble IAE from 2017 to 2018. He also obtained a Diplôme d'ingénieur in Computer Science, Finance, and Mathematics from the National Engineering School of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he studied Financial Mathematics at Imperial College London from 2016 to 2017. He furthered his education by achieving a Master's degree in Data Science from Saint Peter's University from 2021 to 2022.
High School Education
Max R. completed his high school education at Lycée Barral, where he graduated with high honors. He also attended Lycée Condorcet, where he participated in Classes préparatoires MP* from 2012 to 2015, focusing on advanced mathematics and preparation for engineering studies.