Rishi Talreja
About Rishi Talreja
Rishi Talreja is a Quantitative Researcher currently employed at Two Sigma since 2017. He has an extensive academic background with a PhD in Operations Research from Columbia University and has held various positions in quantitative roles at firms such as KCG Holdings and Goldman Sachs.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Rishi Talreja has been employed as a Quantitative Researcher at Two Sigma since 2017. In this role, he applies advanced quantitative methods to analyze data and develop trading strategies. His work contributes to the firm's focus on leveraging technology and data science in the financial markets. The Greater New York City Area serves as the base for his activities at Two Sigma.
Previous Experience at KCG Holdings
Prior to his current position, Rishi Talreja worked at KCG Holdings, Inc. as a Quantitative Strategist from 2010 to 2016. During his six years there, he focused on developing quantitative trading strategies and models. His experience at KCG Holdings provided him with a strong foundation in quantitative finance and market analysis.
Education and Expertise
Rishi Talreja holds a PhD in Operations Research from Columbia University, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. He also earned a Master of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania, completing his studies there from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2002 to 2004, before leaving the PhD program. His academic background equips him with a robust understanding of mathematical and computational principles.
Experience at Goldman Sachs
Rishi Talreja has held multiple roles at Goldman Sachs. He served as a Summer Associate in 2005 for two months and again in 2007 for another two-month period. These positions allowed him to gain practical experience in a leading investment banking environment, focusing on quantitative analysis and strategy development.
Role at Graham Capital Management
In 2009, Rishi Talreja worked as a Quantitative Research Analyst at Graham Capital Management for five months. This role involved analyzing market data and contributing to the development of quantitative strategies, further enhancing his expertise in the field of quantitative finance.