Bilyan Borisov
About Bilyan Borisov
Bilyan Borisov is a quantitative researcher with a strong background in mathematics and computational finance. He has worked at Squarepoint Capital since 2020, contributing to quantitative trading strategies after gaining experience in software engineering at companies like ARM and The MathWorks.
Current Role at Squarepoint Capital
Bilyan Borisov currently holds the position of Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital, where he has been employed since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the development of quantitative trading strategies, leveraging his strong foundation in mathematics and computational finance. His expertise allows him to analyze complex data sets and develop models that inform trading decisions.
Education and Academic Background
Bilyan Borisov studied at The University of Edinburgh, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education at the University of Oxford, obtaining a Master of Science in Mathematical and Computational Finance from 2019 to 2020. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in quantitative research and trading.
Professional Experience in Software Engineering
Before transitioning to quantitative research, Bilyan Borisov gained valuable experience in software engineering. He worked as a Graduate Engineer at ARM from 2015 to 2016 and completed internships at The MathWorks and Toshiba Medical Visualization Systems in 2014 and 2013, respectively. These roles allowed him to develop technical skills and gain insights into the tech industry.
Internship Experience
Bilyan Borisov has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He interned at Toshiba Medical Visualization Systems in 2013 and at the Bulgarian National Bank in 2012. These internships provided him with early exposure to software engineering and finance, helping to shape his career path.
Transition to Quantitative Research
Bilyan Borisov transitioned from a software engineering role to a quantitative researcher position at Squarepoint Capital. This shift reflects his ability to apply his software engineering skills to the finance sector, where he utilizes his knowledge of mathematics and computational finance to contribute to quantitative trading strategies.