Quantitative Finance: Corporate Finance and Investments, Then and Now

Dr. John Guerard discusses quant finance careers and insights.

Wednesday 29 June 2022
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Podcast Description

QuantSpeak host, Dan Tudball, is joined by Dr. John Guerard to discuss his early career beginnings, his work with Harry Markowitz and his advice for future quant finance professionals.

Topics &
Timestamps
[00:00 - 01:44] Setting the Scene: Time Horizons & Guest Background
[01:44 - 06:38] Career Journey: Academia, Wall Street, and Market Inefficiencies
[06:38 - 12:18] Collaborations & Model Building: Working with Markowitz, Backtesting, and Publishing
[12:18 - 21:09] Industry vs. Academia: Research, Publishing, Consulting, and Defining Success
[21:09 - 32:29] Quant Foundations & Evolution: Legacy, Young Quants, and Data Science
[32:29 - 39:57] Technology & Career Advice: Data Science, Communication, and Lifelong Learning
[39:57 - 46:51] Reflections on Success, Values, and Legacy.
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