Ben Niehoff
About Ben Niehoff
Ben Niehoff is a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital in London, England, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Southern California and has a diverse background in research and engineering across several prestigious institutions.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Ben Niehoff has been employed as a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital since 2022. He works in London, England, where he applies his expertise in quantitative analysis to support the firm's investment strategies. His role involves developing models and algorithms that enhance trading performance and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Ben Niehoff holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 2008 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Engineering from Purdue University, completing his studies from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of quantitative research.
Background
Before joining Squarepoint Capital, Ben Niehoff accumulated diverse experience in academia and industry. He worked as a Research Associate at the University of Cambridge from 2014 to 2016 and served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at KU Leuven from 2016 to 2017. He was also a FWO [PEGASUS]^2 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at KU Leuven from 2017 to 2020, focusing on advanced research in quantum computing.
Previous Positions
Ben Niehoff's career includes roles at ParityQC as a Quantum Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022 in Innsbruck, Austria, and at IBM as a Co-op/Intern from 2001 to 2004 in the Austin, Texas area. He also worked at Intel Corporation as a Physical Design Engineer from 2005 to 2008 in Folsom, California. These positions contributed to his technical skills and understanding of complex systems.