About
Anthony Kies is a Quantitative Analyst and Operations Analyst at CastleArk Management, LLC, where he has contributed since 2021 to the firm's quantitative research and operational risk management processes. In his current role, he supports the development and implementation of systematic investment strategies, with a focus on data-driven analysis for CastleArk’s equity investment teams across domestic and international markets.
His expertise centers on quantitative modeling for active equity strategies, supporting CastleArk’s investment efforts in sectors such as US large cap, small cap, SMID growth, international equity, and global energy markets. He collaborates with the Quant/Macro team, leveraging statistical and econometric methods to help identify market inefficiencies and inform portfolio construction and risk monitoring processes.
Anthony holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Notre Dame and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago. Prior to joining CastleArk, he completed his senior thesis research and served as a teaching assistant in intermediate macroeconomics at the University of Notre Dame, strengthening his analytical expertise in economic modeling and quantitative research.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| CastleArk Management, LLC | Research Analyst | Jun 2021 to Present | — |
| University of Notre Dame | Research - Senior Thesis | Aug 2020 to May 2021 | Research Topic: "Quantifying the costs of the IOER policy" Responsibilities: Analyze and synthesize economic literature to develop research methodology and further refine existing hypothesis; search e... |
| University of Notre Dame | Teaching Assistant - Intermediate Macroeconomics | Aug 2020 to Nov 2020 | Responsibilities: Conduct weekly office hours sessions for students; communicate clearly and concisely how to critically think to solve homework questions; anticipate student questions and provide rec... |
Education
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics
2019 — 2021
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics
2017 — 2019
Others at Castleark Management LLC (15)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Principal and Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
B Brandy Hamilton | Senior Trader | Chesterton, IN , United States |
D Daniel Becker | Principal, Co-Chief Investment Officer | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Senior Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
G Grover Cole | Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
J Jim Stark | Portfolio Manager - Small Cap Growth | Chicago, IL , United States |
K Kain Cederberg | Head Of Trading | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Principal | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Principal and Portfolio Manager | IL , United States |