Julien Coppey
About Julien Coppey
Julien Coppey is a quantitative researcher currently employed at Squarepoint Capital in New York. He has extensive experience in quantitative trading and analysis, having worked at various financial institutions including Societe Generale and Natixis.
Current Role at Squarepoint Capital
Julien Coppey serves as a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital, a position he has held since 2022. His work focuses on developing quantitative models and strategies to enhance trading performance. Based in New York, he contributes to the firm’s efforts in algorithmic trading and data analysis.
Previous Experience at Societe Generale
Julien Coppey worked at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking (SGCIB) in various quantitative roles from 2013 to 2021. He began as a Quantitative Analyst in Rates Derivatives Trading, then transitioned to a Quantitative Researcher in Credit Derivatives Trading, and finally served as a Quantitative Trader in Rates Algorithmic Trading for five years. All positions were based in New York.
Educational Background
Julien Coppey holds multiple degrees in engineering and finance. He earned a Master’s Degree from Université Paris Diderot in 2011 and an Engineer’s Degree from Ecole Centrale d'Electronique, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor’s Degree at the same institution from 2006 to 2009 and obtained another Master’s Degree from Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers in 2010.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Julien possesses extensive skills in algorithmic and quantitative trading. He is proficient in programming languages such as C#, C++, and Python, and is experienced with data analysis libraries including Numpy, Pandas, and Scikit-Learn. His expertise extends to database management and alpha research, contributing to the development of trading systems.
Certifications and Professional Qualifications
Julien Coppey holds several professional certifications, including Series 7, 63, and 3. These certifications demonstrate his knowledge of financial regulations and trading practices, reinforcing his qualifications in the financial industry.