About
Yaakov Landy serves as Head of Quantitative Research at Conning, a global asset management firm, where he leads quantitative model development and research initiatives to support investment strategies and risk management. In this capacity, he specializes in quantitative approaches to fixed income, insurance asset management, and related risk analytics, leveraging advanced modeling techniques to inform portfolio construction for institutional clients.
Prior to joining Conning in 2021, Landy worked as an independent consultant for the Open Cancer Network, applying his quantitative modeling expertise to healthcare analytics, and as a Quantitative Modeler Consultant at Celero Commerce, focusing on payments and financial technologies. His career reflects deep proficiency in designing statistical models and data-driven tools across diverse industries, with notable involvement in both finance and health data sectors.
He holds a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering from Baruch College, complemented by undergraduate studies in mathematics and a minor in physics. Landy’s contributions to quantitative asset management and risk analytics have solidified his reputation for innovation in applying mathematical frameworks to solve complex investment and sector-specific challenges, most prominently within insurance, fixed income, and fintech.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conning | Head of Quantitative Research | Nov 2021 to Present | — |
| Open Cancer Network | Independent Consultant | Jun 2021 to Aug 2021 | • Consulted for the government to investigate fraud in Medicare using AWS services such as Sagemaker, Textract, Glue, S3 and Lambda.
• Led the data engineering team to build an infrastructure, to i... |
| Celero Commerce | Quantitative Modeler Consultant | Aug 2020 to Jun 2021 | • Managed a team to create an auto-updating client deck that sources data based on the client’s needs
• Used AWS to create Machine Learning methodologies to turn user engagement into revenue opportun... |
| J.P. Morgan Asset Management | Quantitative Strategist Associate | Mar 2016 to Jan 2019 | • Analyzed financial data using python api’s from Haver, Bloomberg, Capital IQ and alternative data sets to study Macro Economic trends in the market.
• Created models to price structured products su... |
| J.P. Morgan Asset Management | VP Quantitative Economic Strategist | Feb 2016 to Aug 2020 | • Created forecasting models for Alternative Investments. This predictive model uses a constantly updating timeline predictive methodology for future paid-in capital, residual value, distributed capit... |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Data Scientist | Oct 2015 to Mar 2016 | • Created Merchant Tagging methodology to save the company potentially millions per year
• Developed methodologies using python for selling data that complies with client privacy laws. This data thou... |
| Meelo Logic | Data Scientist | Oct 2014 to May 2015 | • Enhanced Database library through Django and MongoDB for Big Data analytics
• Designed and developed company infrastructure enabling increased productivity. Accomplished via advanced search implem... |
| CME Group | Intern, NYMEX Settlements Team | Feb 2014 to Aug 2014 | •Applied parallel computing techniques to big data problems using Python and Redis
•Used machine learning techniques to develop an intra-day price prediction model for OTC futures products
•Manipula... |
| Baruch College | Adjunct Lecturer | Jan 2013 to Jun 2014 | Teach Quantitative Physics; designed the lecture and conducted the lab work. |
| Fogel Neale Partners LLC | Analyst | Jan 2013 to Jun 2013 | •Build financial portfolios for clients based on their risk profiles and investment needs ... |
| Stoneland Capital Inc. | Real Estate Valuation Research Intern | Jan 2008 to Jun 2012 | •Preformed financial projections relating to commercial New York City real estate
•Analyzed contracts relating to real estate transactions including commitment letters and leases
•Extensively i... |
Education
Baruch College
Master's degree, Financial Engineering
2012 — 2014
Baruch College
Mathematics; Minor Physics
2010 — 2012
Skills & Expertise
Others at Conning Inc. (22)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Senior Equity Analyst | Hartford, CT , United States |
D Delando Clarke | Senior Associate | Hartford, CT , United States |
 | Vice President, Investment Research | Hartford, CT , United States |
 | Vice President of Investment Systems | Longmeadow, MA , United States |
 | Vice President, Investment Applications | Hartford, CT , United States |
 | Vice President- Structured Product Trading | New York, NY , United States |
K Karen Kelleher | Portfolio Manager | Hartford, CT , United States |
R Raymond Crosby | Vice President, Portfolio Management | Hartford, CT , United States |
A Andrea Chang | Portfolio Manager | CT , United States |
 | Senior Analyst | Hartford, CT , United States |