Aparna Ayyah

Aparna Ayyah is a Quantitative Analyst at LSV Asset Management in Chicago, Illinois, where she focuses on quantitative strategies for value equity portfolios. Her responsibilities include conducting research and developing systematic models for institutional value equity investing, leveraging advanced statistical and computational techniques to optimize portfolio construction and risk management. LSV Asset Management specializes in value equity management across global equity markets for institutional clients, and Ayyah’s work is centered on these asset classes with a data-driven approach.

Prior to her current role, Aparna served as a Quantitative Trading Analyst at 4170 Trading, where she analyzed trading strategies and market microstructure, and as a Bessemer Fellow at Bessemer Venture Partners, gaining exposure to venture capital investment analysis and technology sectors. Her professional experience also includes internships in quantitative research and software engineering at leading firms such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. and BallerTV, reinforcing her expertise in data science and programming.

Ayyah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics and Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, combining rigorous technical skills with deep analytical expertise. Recognized early in her career for her multidisciplinary background in quantitative finance, statistics, and computer science, Aparna has contributed to portfolio analytics and research enhancements at multiple firms, including the development of advanced data processes and modeling for equity markets. Her primary investment focus is on systematic, quantitative value equity strategies for institutional investors.