He also publishes his own quantitative research, showcasing his expertise in integrating traditional fundamental investment analysis with quantitative research principles.
DARIEN, CT, December 17, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- William F. Mann has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Mann is a notable professional with over 25 years of experience in fundamental and quantitative investment research. As the managing partner at HarmoniQ Insights in Fairfield County, Connecticut, since 2024, he provides advisory services to investment managers, buy-side investors, fintech and data startup companies. He also publishes his own quantitative research, showcasing his expertise in integrating traditional fundamental investment analysis with quantitative research principles. Besides his contributions to HarmoniQ, Mr. Mann's role as an advisor at Quanted, a London-based financial services organization, further underscores his commitment to advancing these fields.
Leveraging his former success, Mr. Mann served as senior vice president at Two Sigma from 2016 to 2023. During this time, he rose to an executive leadership position, a notable achievement given the competitive nature of the field traditionally dominated by individuals with formal training in quantitative research. Mr. Mann's success with the organization was attributed to on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced professionals, which allowed him to transition into a quantitative role and emerge as a leader.
From 2013 to 2016, Mr. Mann was a risk controller at AQR Capital Management, where he honed his skills in managing financial risks. Before that, he worked as a portfolio credit analyst at Bloomberg LP between 2009 and 2013, where he developed a keen understanding of credit markets. Mr. Mann's earlier career included roles such as vice president at AIG Financial Products from 2006 to 2009 and director at Fitch Ratings between 2004 and 2006, where he gained valuable insights into financial products and ratings.
Mr. Mann's career began in the accounting sector as an auditor at Arthur Andersen from 1998 to 2002 before moving into mergers and acquisitions services at Deloitte from 2002 to 2004. This foundational experience as a trained accountant laid the groundwork for his evolution into a fundamental investor and eventually into quantitative research. His ability to bridge different areas of expertise makes him a valuable translator in these fields.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Mann is actively involved in industry-related organizations, such as the CFA Institute. He is also a member of a local tennis club and the United States Tennis Association, reflecting his passion for the sport. Additionally, Mr. Mann volunteers as a Challenger Little League team coach, demonstrating his commitment to youth sports and community engagement.
Mr. Mann has held a Bachelor of Science from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, since 1998. He has also been certified as a public accountant in New York State since 2000 and a chartered financial analyst from the CFA Institute since 2014, making him highly qualified in his field.
Mr. Mann envisions significant growth for his portfolio with an emphasis on expanding his network of startup financial technology and data companies. Excited about the future, he aims to attract diverse advisory clients from the hedge fund space to support this growth and foster innovation within the fintech landscape.
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