Thomas Ayoul
About Thomas Ayoul
Thomas Ayoul is a quantitative researcher with extensive experience in financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and BNP Paribas. He holds a Master of Science in Mathematical and Computational Engineering from Stanford University and has worked in various roles in quantitative research and risk analytics.
Current Role at Squarepoint Capital
Thomas Ayoul serves as a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital, a position he has held since 2023. His work focuses on quantitative analysis and modeling, contributing to the firm's investment strategies. Squarepoint Capital is known for its data-driven approach in financial markets, and Ayoul's expertise in quantitative research aligns with the firm's objectives.
Previous Experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Ayoul worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in various roles from 2016 to 2023. He began as a Quantitative Research Summer Associate in 2016, followed by positions as a Commodities Quantitative Research Associate from 2017 to 2020, and then as a Commodities Quantitative Research Vice President from 2020 to 2023. His tenure at JPMorgan involved significant contributions to quantitative research in commodities.
Internships and Early Career
Before his roles at JPMorgan, Thomas Ayoul gained experience through several internships. He interned at BNP Paribas as a Quantitative Research Intern in 2015 and at Groupe Crédit Agricole as a Risk Analytics Intern in 2014. These positions provided him with foundational skills in quantitative analysis and risk management within the financial sector.
Education and Academic Background
Ayoul holds a Diplôme d'ingénieur in Mathématiques appliquées from Ecole polytechnique, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education at Stanford University, earning a Master of Science in Mathematical and Computational Engineering with a focus on finance from 2015 to 2017. His academic background equips him with strong analytical and computational skills relevant to his career in quantitative research.
Teaching Experience at Stanford University
Thomas Ayoul served as a Teaching Assistant at Stanford University in two separate instances, first in 2016 and again in 2017. During these periods, he assisted in courses related to computational and mathematical engineering, contributing to the academic development of students in the program.