Jacob Amos
About Jacob Amos
Jacob Amos is a Vice President at PDT Partners, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in computational finance and risk management, with previous roles in trading analysis and research engineering.
Current Role at PDT Partners
Jacob Amos currently serves as Vice President at PDT Partners, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he engages in measuring the skill of traders by collaborating with both research and engineering teams. His focus is on ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of new methodologies within the organization.
Previous Experience at PDT Partners
Before his current role, Jacob worked at PDT Partners as an Associate from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects that enhanced the firm's trading strategies and methodologies. His experience at PDT Partners laid the groundwork for his advancement to Vice President.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Amos holds a Master’s Degree in Computational Finance & Risk Management from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics from Concordia College, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in quantitative finance.
Professional Background
Jacob has a diverse professional background in finance and quantitative analysis. He began his career as a Student Ambassador Manager at Concordia College from 2010 to 2014. He then gained experience as a Quantitative Analysis Intern at Galliard Capital Management in 2014 and as a Trading Analyst at CHS from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as a Research Engineer at Applied Academics LLC from 2017 to 2021, where he focused on financial product design and systematic trading strategy development.
Contributions to Open-Source Projects
During his time at Applied Academics LLC, Jacob contributed to open-source research and development projects. He authored multiple packages aimed at enhancing quantitative market research, showcasing his commitment to advancing the field through collaborative efforts.