Joanna Lorek
About Joanna Lorek
Joanna Lorek is a Data Scientist at UBS, where she has worked since 2020. She previously held positions as a Behavioural Scientist at the Ministry of Justice UK and as a Modelling Analyst at HM Revenue & Customs, and she has an extensive academic background in psychology and forensic psychology.
Work at UBS
Joanna Lorek has been employed at UBS as a Data Scientist since 2020. In her role, she is part of the New Analytic Approaches team, which focuses on integrating hypothesis-driven empirical methods into sell-side equity research. She contributes to the Global Research team by applying enterprise statistical computing practices, enhancing the analytical capabilities of the team.
Previous Experience
Before joining UBS, Joanna Lorek worked at the Ministry of Justice UK as a Behavioural Scientist from 2019 to 2020. She also held the position of Modelling Analyst at HM Revenue & Customs for 11 months in 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Statistics Teacher at the Faculty of Health & Life Sciences at the University of Liverpool from 2015 to 2019, where she taught for four years.
Education and Expertise
Joanna Lorek holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology from the University of Liverpool, which she completed from 2015 to 2019. She also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Investigative and Forensic Psychology from the same institution in 2014. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Combined Honours: Psychology and Criminology, obtained from 2010 to 2013, and she completed her Sixth form education at Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy from 2008 to 2010.
Background
Joanna Lorek has a strong academic and professional background in psychology and data science. Her education at the University of Liverpool has equipped her with expertise in various psychological disciplines, which she applies in her current role at UBS. Her previous positions have provided her with diverse experiences in behavioral science, modeling, and statistics.