Ian Swanson
About Ian Swanson
Ian Swanson is a Quantitative Researcher at Systematica Investments in Pasadena, California, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong academic background in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics and Finance, holding a PhD from the California Institute of Technology and an MFE from UC Berkeley.
Work at Systematica Investments
Ian Swanson has been employed at Systematica Investments as a Quantitative Researcher since 2022. His role involves applying quantitative methods to enhance investment strategies. Systematica Investments is known for its focus on systematic trading and quantitative research, and Swanson contributes to these initiatives from their Pasadena, California office.
Previous Experience at First Quadrant
Before joining Systematica Investments, Ian Swanson worked at First Quadrant for 12 years, serving as Director of Investments from 2010 to 2022. His responsibilities included overseeing investment strategies and managing client portfolios. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in quantitative finance and investment management.
Education and Expertise
Ian Swanson holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from The College of William and Mary, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from the California Institute of Technology, studying from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, he earned a Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) from UC Berkeley in 2010, enhancing his expertise in finance.
Postdoctoral Experience
Swanson has significant postdoctoral experience, having served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton from 2005 to 2008. He also worked as a Senior Postdoctoral Scientist at MIT from 2008 to 2009. These positions allowed him to deepen his research skills and contribute to advanced studies in theoretical physics and quantitative analysis.