Vincent Nascone Jr.
About Vincent Nascone Jr.
Vincent Nascone Jr. serves as the Vice President of Quantitative Research at Two Sigma, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in engineering and extensive experience in technology roles across various financial institutions.
Work at Two Sigma
Vincent Nascone Jr. has served as Vice President of Quantitative Research at Two Sigma since 2015. In this role, he focuses on high-frequency equities research, developing models to predict future price movements. He engages in backtesting and data pipeline projects, contributing to the firm’s quantitative strategies. Nascone values collaboration and provides feedback to colleagues on infrastructure projects, enhancing team performance. His position allows him access to diverse internal products and computing resources, which he leverages for research purposes. He also sets up simulations to support his research initiatives.
Previous Experience
Before joining Two Sigma, Vincent Nascone Jr. held several positions in the finance and technology sectors. He worked at Barclays as an Equities Technology professional from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, he served as an Infrastructure Operations Analyst at Nomura Securities from 2011 to 2013. His early career included a role as a Desktop Support Co-op at Credit Agricole CIB from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he worked as an Information Technology Consultant at Stevens Institute of Technology from 2009 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Vincent Nascone Jr. earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from Stevens Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in quantitative research and technology. This expertise is reflected in his ability to develop predictive models and conduct simulations, which are essential skills in the field of quantitative finance.
Professional Values
Vincent Nascone Jr. emphasizes collaboration over competition in his professional interactions. He enjoys brainstorming and developing hypotheses with colleagues, fostering a team-oriented environment. His approach to work includes engaging in discussions over lunch in SoHo, which enhances team dynamics and creativity. Nascone's values contribute to a positive workplace culture and encourage knowledge sharing among team members.