Vasilis Dedes
About Vasilis Dedes
Vasilis Dedes is a quantitative researcher with extensive academic and professional experience in finance. He holds a PhD in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics and has worked at notable financial institutions including BlackRock and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Vasilis Dedes currently holds the position of Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital. He has been with the firm since 2021, contributing to quantitative research efforts within the organization. His role involves applying advanced quantitative methods to enhance investment strategies and optimize portfolio management.
Education and Expertise
Vasilis Dedes has a strong educational background in finance and business administration. He earned a PhD in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics, where he studied from 2012 to 2018. He also holds an MSc in Finance from Imperial College London, completed in 2012, and an MSc in Finance from Umeå University, achieved in 2011. Additionally, he obtained a BSc in Finance and Accounting from Athens University of Economics and Business, and a BSc in Business Administration from Umeå University.
Background
Vasilis Dedes has accumulated diverse experience in the financial sector. He began his career with a summer associate position at TD in 2013, focusing on Rates, FX, and Commodities Strategy. He then worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as a Quant Trading Strategist in 2017, followed by a three-year tenure as a Quantitative Researcher at BlackRock from 2018 to 2021, specializing in systematic fixed income strategies.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Vasilis Dedes has gained significant experience in quantitative research and trading strategies. His previous roles at TD, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and BlackRock have equipped him with a robust skill set in financial analysis and quantitative modeling. His work has focused on developing and implementing strategies that leverage data-driven insights to inform investment decisions.