Kieran Lynch
About Kieran Lynch
Kieran Lynch is a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital in London, with a strong academic background including a PhD from the University of Reading and an MSci from the University of Bristol. He has previous experience as an Analyst at Centrica and FreshMinds, and as a Weather Analyst at DXT Commodities SA.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Kieran Lynch has been employed as a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital since 2020. He is based in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he applies quantitative methods to financial research, contributing to the firm's investment strategies and decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Kieran Lynch's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from The University of Reading, which he completed from 2011 to 2014. He also holds a Master of Science (MSci) degree from the University of Bristol, earned between 2005 and 2010. His foundational education includes A-Levels from Truro & Penwith College, completed from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, he participated in a training course at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).
Background
Before joining Squarepoint Capital, Kieran Lynch gained diverse experience in various analytical roles. He worked as an Analyst at Centrica for four months in 2014 and as a PhD student at the University of Reading from 2011 to 2015. He also served as an Analyst at FreshMinds for six months in 2011 and as a Weather Analyst at DXT Commodities SA from 2015 to 2019.
Professional Experience
Kieran Lynch's professional journey includes significant roles in analytical positions across different organizations. His tenure at DXT Commodities SA as a Weather Analyst lasted four years, where he focused on weather-related data analysis. His earlier roles at FreshMinds and Centrica provided him with foundational experience in analytical methodologies and data interpretation.