Vincent Skiera
About Vincent Skiera
Vincent Skiera is a Quantitative Researcher at Two Sigma in New York, specializing in developing models to predict price movements in high-frequency equities research. He values collaboration and actively engages in brainstorming and providing feedback on projects.
Work at Two Sigma
Vincent Skiera has been employed as a Quantitative Researcher at Two Sigma since 2021. In this role, he develops models aimed at predicting future price movements in high-frequency equities research. He emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, brainstorming project ideas and providing feedback on infrastructure projects. Skiera also sets up simulations for research purposes and adjusts data pipelines to enhance project outcomes. He has expressed surprise at the diverse range of internal products and computing resources available at Two Sigma.
Education and Expertise
Vincent Skiera holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics from Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. He furthered his education at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Finance from 2016 to 2021. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in quantitative research and model development.
Previous Experience
Before joining Two Sigma, Vincent Skiera gained experience in various roles. He worked as a Teaching Assistant at Universität Bonn from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he completed two internships at Allianz Global Investors: one in Equity Research Europe in 2014 and another in Overlay in 2015. These positions contributed to his understanding of finance and quantitative analysis.
Research and Collaboration
In his current role, Vincent Skiera engages in backtesting models to validate their predictive capabilities. He values collaboration over competition, often enjoying lunch in SoHo with colleagues to discuss ideas and foster teamwork. His approach to research includes brainstorming sessions and a focus on enhancing project efficiency through effective communication and collaboration.