Tyler Abbot
About Tyler Abbot
Tyler Abbot is a quantitative researcher currently employed at Squarepoint Capital in London. He has an extensive academic background, including a Ph.D. in Economics from Sciences Po and experience in various research and teaching roles across prestigious institutions.
Current Role at Squarepoint Capital
Tyler Abbot serves as a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he applies quantitative methods to analyze financial data and develop trading strategies. His work contributes to the firm's investment decisions and risk management processes. Squarepoint Capital is known for its focus on quantitative trading and investment strategies.
Previous Experience at Sciences Po
Tyler Abbot held multiple roles at Sciences Po, including ATER (Attaché Temporaire d'Enseignement et de Recherche) from 2018 to 2019 and Doctoral Student from 2015 to 2019. As a Doctoral Student, he pursued a Ph.D. in Economics, which provided him with a strong foundation in economic theory and research methodologies. He also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in 2014, where he supported faculty in delivering course content.
Internship at Capital Fund Management
Abbot worked as a Quant Research Intern at Capital Fund Management (CFM) from 2018 to 2019. During this seven-month internship, he gained practical experience in quantitative finance, focusing on data analysis and model development. This role helped him to enhance his skills in applying quantitative techniques in a real-world financial context.
Educational Background
Tyler Abbot has a diverse educational background. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics from Sciences Po from 2015 to 2019. He also completed a Master's in Economics and Public Policy at Sciences Po from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he obtained a BBA and BA in International Business and French from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he studied Finance at HEC Paris and participated in an exchange semester at Ecole Normale Supérieure.
Visiting Scholar Experience
In 2017, Tyler Abbot served as a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University for four months and as a Visiting PhD Student at Princeton University for the same duration. These experiences allowed him to engage with leading scholars and expand his research network, contributing to his academic development in economics and public policy.