Pierre Adrien Nicolas
About Pierre Adrien Nicolas
Pierre Adrien Nicolas serves as the Chief Investment Officer for EMEA at Squarepoint Capital, a position he has held since 2014. He previously worked as a trader at Barclays and Lehman Brothers and holds advanced degrees in Financial Engineering and Applied Mathematics.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Pierre Adrien Nicolas serves as the Chief Investment Officer for the EMEA region at Squarepoint Capital. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the firm's investment strategies and decision-making processes. His role involves overseeing investment operations and managing a team focused on delivering results in the competitive financial markets.
Previous Experience at Barclays
Prior to his current role, Pierre worked at Barclays as a Trader from 2008 to 2014. During his six years at Barclays in London, he gained extensive experience in trading and financial markets, which laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career at Squarepoint Capital.
Experience at Lehman Brothers
Pierre Adrien Nicolas began his career at Lehman Brothers, where he worked as a Trader for one year from 2007 to 2008 in London. This role provided him with critical insights into trading practices and market dynamics before the firm’s collapse.
Education and Expertise
Pierre holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Financial Engineering from Columbia University, where he studied from 2006 to 2007. He also earned a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from Ecole polytechnique, completing his studies there from 2003 to 2006. His educational background equips him with strong analytical and quantitative skills relevant to his investment strategies.