Dan Moinard
About Dan Moinard
Dan Moinard is a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital, based in Singapore since 2019. He has an extensive academic and professional background in physics and mathematics, with previous roles at prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge and McGill University.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Dan Moinard has been employed as a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital since 2019. He is based in Singapore and has been involved in various quantitative finance projects during his tenure. His role leverages his extensive background in applied mathematics and physics, which are critical in the field of quantitative research.
Education and Expertise
Dan Moinard holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from the University of Cambridge, which he completed from 2015 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Advanced Studies in Physics from the same institution in 2015. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics and Physics from UCL from 2011 to 2014. His educational background equips him with strong programming and problem-solving skills applicable in quantitative finance.
Background
Dan Moinard's professional experience includes various research roles across prestigious institutions. He served as a Departmental Supervisor at the University of Cambridge from 2015 to 2018 and was a Graduate Research Assistant at both École normale supérieure and Collège de France in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Additionally, he worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at McGill University in 2012 and as a Visiting Graduate Research Assistant at North Carolina State University in 2014.
Leadership Roles
During his time at the Cambridge University Finance & Investment Society (CUFIS), Dan Moinard held significant leadership positions. He was the Head of Asset Allocation from 2016 to 2017 and later served as the Relative Return Fund Manager from 2017 to 2018. His involvement in CUFIS reflects his commitment to finance and investment education.
Research and Editorial Experience
Dan Moinard has contributed to research and editorial projects throughout his career. He worked as a Research Intern at Laboratoire de l'Accélérateur Linéaire in 2013 and served as an Editor for The Wilberforce Society from 2016 to 2019. These roles demonstrate his engagement in both research and academic discourse.