Dara Heimowitz
About Dara Heimowitz
Dara Heimowitz serves as the Vice President and HR Business Partner for Quantitative Research at Two Sigma, where she has held various roles since 2014. She has a strong educational background with degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and NYU Stern School of Business, and has previously worked at Cantor Fitzgerald and Two Sigma in multiple human resources capacities.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Dara Heimowitz serves as the Vice President, HR Business Partner for Quantitative Research at Two Sigma. She has held this position since 2021. In this role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with the quantitative research division's objectives, ensuring that talent management and organizational development meet the needs of the business.
Previous Experience at Two Sigma
Dara Heimowitz has extensive experience at Two Sigma, having worked in various roles since 2014. She served as an HR Analyst for 10 months, followed by positions as HR Generalist (Engineering), HR Business Partner (Engineering), Compensation Partner (Engineering), and Vice President, Compensation Partner (Engineering). Her tenure at Two Sigma spans multiple years and showcases her progression within the organization.
Experience at Cantor Fitzgerald
Before her time at Two Sigma, Dara Heimowitz worked at Cantor Fitzgerald in Human Resources from 2012 to 2014. During her two years there, she gained valuable experience in HR practices and contributed to the organization's human resources functions.
Educational Background
Dara Heimowitz has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Studies with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2012. She also studied at NYU Stern School of Business, where she obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance, Global Business, and Leadership and Change Management from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she studied at Universidad de Sevilla, focusing on Hispanic Literature and Latin American History during a study abroad program in 2010.
Interests and Beliefs
Dara Heimowitz has a keen interest in Greek mythology and recently attended the Broadway show Hadestown. She values curiosity and believes that asking questions is essential for nurturing it. She advocates for continuing education as a means to foster curiosity and personal growth.