Sean Simms
Bedford,NS
Summary
Forward-thinking executive with deep expertise in quantitative analysis, market strategy, and data-driven decision-making. Skilled in developing and implementing high-impact strategies that enhance competitive advantage and drive sustainable growth. Known for a strategic mindset, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to generate actionable insights that support organizational objectives. Proficient in Python, quantitative modeling, and advanced data analysis.
Trading professional with robust experience in financial markets, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing market conditions. Skilled in data analysis, portfolio management, and leveraging market trends for optimal outcomes. Respected for reliability, efficiency, and results-driven mindset.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quantitative Trader
FMI Technologies
02.2022 - Current
- Drove the strategic development of trading algorithms, reducing benchmark slippage by 50% and aligning operational objectives with organizational growth goals
- Provided insights into market trends and trading performance, contributing to strategic planning and long-term organizational growth
Consultant - Strategy and Research Development
Private Family Office
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Established a scalable strategy pipeline for statistical arbitrage, achieving returns exceeding 100% and providing a robust framework for strategic decision-making
- Directed the design and implementation of high-performance trading strategies, enhancing the firm's market positioning and long-term competitive advantage
Quantitative Researcher
7 Cheetahs
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Led strategy-driven research for futures trading using time series and alternative data, providing cross-functional support for market strategy development
- Enhanced the company's competitive advantage by delivering actionable insights that informed trading strategy and long-term growth planning
Researcher - Biomedical Engineering Lab
Dalhousie University
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Applied strategic analytical methods in neuroscience research, collaborating with medical experts to explore data-driven insights for rehabilitative methods
Independent Futures Trader
Self-employed
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Developed and executed independent trading strategies based on strategic insights from market structure analysis, driving consistent growth in energy futures
Senior Equity Trader
Swift Trade
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Led strategic operations for the high-frequency trading team, training junior traders and developing methodologies that aligned with growth goals
- Consistently achieved high profitability through strategic market analysis and innovative approaches to trading execution
Algorithmic Trading Developer
Cyborg Trading Systems
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Designed trading algorithms supporting client growth strategies, improving market performance and creating new growth opportunities
Education
Master of Science - Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Economics
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS05.2006
Skills
- Market analysis
- Financial markets
- Stock trading
- Risk management
- Portfolio management
- Investment strategies
- Client communication
- Data analysis
- Fund management
- Trade compliance
- Algorithmic trading
- Investor relations
Timeline
Senior Quantitative Trader
FMI Technologies
02.2022 - Current
Consultant - Strategy and Research Development
Private Family Office
01.2021 - 11.2021
Quantitative Researcher
7 Cheetahs
01.2019 - 02.2020
Researcher - Biomedical Engineering Lab
Dalhousie University
01.2012 - 01.2014
Independent Futures Trader
Self-employed
01.2011 - 01.2014
Algorithmic Trading Developer
Cyborg Trading Systems
01.2009 - 01.2011
Senior Equity Trader
Swift Trade
01.2008 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Acadia University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Economics
Acadia University
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