![Simon Perrod](https://jobicy.com/react/themes/app/images/avatar.jpg) Simon Perrod # Quantitative Finance Analyst Open to offers · Member since 30 Jul 2026 [Message](https://jobicy.com/dashboard-page.md) ShareLocationLa Seyne sur mer, FranceDesired salaryUnspecifiedWork preferenceHybrid / Full Time, ContractExperience levelMid * [Overview](#overview) * [Portfolio 0](#portfolio) * [Services 0](#services) ## About Professional summaryI am a quantitative finance and applied mathematics professional with a strong academic background in statistics, probability, stochastic processes, optimization, databases, and financial mathematics. I am currently enrolled in the M2MO Master’s program in Quantitative Finance at Université Paris Cité, after completing a Master 1 in Applied Mathematics and Statistics at École Polytechnique and a Bachelor in Applied Mathematics at Paris-Saclay University. I have built hands-on experience across investment analysis, corporate finance advisory, quantitative research, and digital asset trading. At Hillingdale Capital, I work on quantitative aspects of transactions, corporate finance modeling, and investor-focused financial solutions, while also contributing to the digitalization of the company through AI-driven automation. As co-founder and Head of Research and Quantitative Trader at Sixteen01 Capital, I focus on identifying, backtesting, and executing investment strategies in digital assets. I combine traditional financial analysis with systematic thinking to support portfolio management and strategy development for institutional and qualified investors. I also founded SimplAI, an AI-driven consulting and automation company aimed at helping financial firms and SMEs automate workflows, reporting, data analysis, and internal processes. This work reflects my interest in applying technology to improve efficiency and decision-making in business environments. My background includes research projects in data science and random matrix theory, as well as an internship in corporate finance advisory focused on renewable energy projects and financial modeling. I also have experience teaching mathematics to high school and CPGE students, which has strengthened my communication and explanation skills. I am particularly interested in roles at the intersection of quantitative finance, data analysis, investment strategy, and AI-enabled financial automation. I value rigor, reasoning, and continuous learning, and I am open to opportunities where I can contribute both analytical depth and practical execution. ## Skills 21 capabilities[Artificial Intelligence](https://jobicy.com/talent/artificial-intelligence.md)[Automation](https://jobicy.com/talent/automation.md)[Communication](https://jobicy.com/talent/communication.md)[Corporate Finance](https://jobicy.com/talent/corporate-finance.md)[Data Analysis](https://jobicy.com/talent/data-analysis.md)[Data Science](https://jobicy.com/talent/data-science.md)[Financial Modeling](https://jobicy.com/talent/financial-modeling.md)[Investment Analysis](https://jobicy.com/talent/investment-analysis.md)[Machine Learning](https://jobicy.com/talent/machine-learning.md)[Optimization](https://jobicy.com/talent/optimization.md)[Portfolio Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/portfolio-management.md)[Probability](https://jobicy.com/talent/probability.md)[Python](https://jobicy.com/talent/python.md)[Quantitative Finance](https://jobicy.com/talent/quantitative-finance.md)[R](https://jobicy.com/talent/r.md)[Risk Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/risk-management.md)[SQL](https://jobicy.com/talent/sql.md)[Statistics](https://jobicy.com/talent/statistics.md)[Stochastic Processes](https://jobicy.com/talent/stochastic-processes.md)[Teaching](https://jobicy.com/talent/teaching.md)[Trading](https://jobicy.com/talent/trading.md) ## Tech stack & tools Working toolkit ### Data Stores [![Image](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/devicons/devicon@master/icons/mysql/mysql-original.svg) MySQL](https://jobicy.com/talent?tool=mysql.md) ### Design [![Image](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/devicons/devicon@master/icons/figma/figma-original.svg) Figma](https://jobicy.com/talent?tool=figma.md) ### Development [![Image](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/devicons/devicon@master/icons/docker/docker-original.svg) Docker](https://jobicy.com/talent?tool=docker.md)[![Image](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/devicons/devicon@master/icons/github/github-original.svg) GitHub](https://jobicy.com/talent?tool=github.md)[![Image](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/devicons/devicon@master/icons/latex/latex-original.svg) LaTeX](https://jobicy.com/talent?tool=latex.md) ### Languages & Frameworks [![Image](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/devicons/devicon@master/icons/python/python-original.svg) Python](https://jobicy.com/talent?tool=python.md)[![Image](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/devicons/devicon@master/icons/r/r-original.svg) R (Lang)](https://jobicy.com/talent?tool=r.md) ## Experience Career history ### Founder · SimplAI Jan 2026 – PresentFounded an AI-driven consulting and automation company focused on integrating artificial intelligence solutions within the financial industry and local SMEs. I design and implement AI-powered systems to automate operational workflows, reporting, data analysis, and internal processes. My work helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce manual workload, and optimize decision-making. I also develop customized automation tools and AI integrations tailored to the specific needs of financial professionals and growing companies. ### Co-founder, Head of Research and Quantitative Trader · Sixteen01 Capital Sep 2024 – PresentCo-founded the firm and lead research and quantitative trading activities in digital assets. I focus on identifying, backtesting, and executing investment strategies, combining traditional financial expertise with innovative digital asset management solutions. I also work closely with the global institutional investor base to ensure strategies align with their specific needs. ### Investment Analyst · Hillingdale Capital Aug 2024 – PresentSpecialize in the quantitative aspects of the firm’s transactions, with a focus on corporate finance modeling. I work with institutional investors across Europe and South Africa, ensuring their needs are met through tailored financial solutions. I also contribute to the digitalization of the company by adding AI to automate tasks and save time for the team. ### Internship: Investment Analyst in Corporate Finance Advisory · Hillingdale Capital Jun 2024 – Aug 2024Focused on financial strategies and data modeling for renewable energy projects. I optimized funding strategies, modeled Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and coded models to analyze the link between load shedding and economic indicators in South Africa. This internship strengthened my experience in corporate finance advisory, quantitative modeling, and applied financial analysis. ### Research project · Ecole Polytechnique Nov 2023 – Jan 2024Worked on a data-driven project supervised by Eduardo Montesuma. The project applied Python and data science techniques to analyze historical stock prices. This experience reinforced my interest in quantitative research and financial data analysis. ### Research internship · Paris-Saclay University Jan 2023 – Apr 2023Conducted research supervised by Prof. Maxime Fevrier on the smallest singular value of a Wishart matrix. The work was centered on random Gaussian matrices and advanced mathematical analysis. This project deepened my understanding of theoretical mathematics and research methods. ### Trader · Prop Firm Mar 2023 – PresentTrade a backtested chartist strategy and maintain a strong interest in financial markets. I have been investing in cryptocurrencies since 2020, with a focus on strategy development and preparing detailed monthly reports. This ongoing activity has helped me build practical experience in systematic trading and market analysis. ### Teacher in Mathematics · High school and CPGE students Jan 2021 – PresentTeach mathematics to high school and CPGE students in La Seyne sur mer. This role has strengthened my ability to explain complex concepts clearly and adapt to different learning needs. It has also reinforced my communication, rigor, and pedagogical skills. ## Education Learning history ### Université Paris Cité Sep 2024Master's degree, Quantitative Finance (M2MO / DEA Laure Elie) Currently enrolled in the M2MO Master’s program with a chosen Quantitative Finance track. The program is recognized as one of the top pathways for developing expertise in quantitative finance. ### Ecole Polytechnique Sep 2023 – Jun 2024Master 1, Applied Mathematics - Statistics Advanced training in mathematics with a focus on statistics, probability, stochastic processes, optimization, databases, analysis, and financial mathematics at ENSAE. ### Paris-Saclay University Sep 2022 – Jun 2023Bachelor, Applied Mathematics Third year of Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a specialization in Applied Mathematics and Numerics. Ranked 1st/60 with highest honors. ### Lycée Massena Sep 2019 – Jun 2022Classes préparatoires CPGE, Mathematics, Physics (MPSI/MP*) Intensive preparatory classes for the French entrance exam to engineering schools. Eligible for CentraleSupélec and Mines-Ponts. ### Institution Sainte Marie Sep 2016 – Jun 2019High School Diploma, Sciences Completed high school with a scientific focus. Achieved a Baccalaureate score of 19.65/20. 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