Leigh McDermott

Leigh McDermott is currently an Equity Analyst at Systematic Financial Management, where she focuses on analyzing publicly-traded equity investments and contributes to research supporting the firm's value-oriented investment strategies. Her responsibilities include sector research, financial modeling, and supporting portfolio managers with actionable recommendations, primarily covering U.S. equity markets.

McDermott’s investment background includes experience as a Teacher Assistant in Lehigh University's Integrated Business and Engineering Honors Program, and as an Operations Intern at Motorvate, a technology startup. These roles developed her practical expertise in financial engineering and cross-disciplinary collaboration, equipping her with a strong foundation in both quantitative analysis and operational insight.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Business and Engineering (Financial Engineering), with a minor in Economics, from Lehigh University, complementing her investment research skills with rigorous technical and analytical training. While still early in her career, she is building expertise in systematic equity analysis, with a growing focus on value stocks across various sectors in the U.S. market.