Jure Drobnak
About Jure Drobnak
Jure Drobnak is a Quantitative Researcher currently employed at Systematica Investments in London. He has extensive experience in finance and academia, including previous roles at Goldman Sachs and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Ljubljana.
Work at Systematica Investments
Jure Drobnak currently serves as a Quantitative Researcher at Systematica Investments, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves applying quantitative methods to develop and enhance trading strategies. Systematica Investments focuses on systematic trading and investment strategies, leveraging quantitative research to inform decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at Goldman Sachs
Drobnak worked at Goldman Sachs from 2015 to 2021, where he held two significant positions. Initially, he served as an Equities Strat for one year, followed by a four-year tenure as Vice President in Systematic Trading Strategies. His work in these roles involved developing systematic trading strategies and contributing to the firm's trading operations in London.
Education and Expertise
Drobnak holds a Master's Degree in Financial Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, which he completed in 2015. He also earned a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Ljubljana, where he focused on the theoretical physics of elementary particles and interactions. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Physics from the same university, specializing in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics.
Academic and Research Background
Drobnak has a strong academic background, having worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Ljubljana from 2009 to 2012. He also served as a Junior Researcher at the Jozef Stefan Institute during the same period. His postdoctoral research took place at Technische Universität München from 2012 to 2013, where he further developed his expertise in theoretical physics.
Internship Experience at Morgan Stanley
Before his advanced roles in quantitative research, Drobnak gained experience as a Strat Intern in the Structured Product Group at Morgan Stanley. This internship lasted three months in 2014 and provided him with foundational experience in financial strategies and quantitative analysis.