About
Yoni Maltsman is a Quantitative Analyst at Zacks Investment Management, a finance company headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, where he applies advanced quantitative methods to support investment decision-making and portfolio management. His current role involves developing and implementing statistical models and data-driven strategies, with a particular focus on equities and related asset classes.
Before joining Zacks Investment Management, Yoni contributed as research staff at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, working on data analysis projects, and previously interned at the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, gaining hands-on research experience in computational and statistical methodologies. These roles have shaped his expertise in leveraging machine learning and quantitative analysis in real-world applications.
Yoni holds a degree from Harvey Mudd College, where he developed a strong foundation in quantitative disciplines. He is recognized for his ability to bridge technical skills with investment analysis, especially in equity markets, bringing analytical rigor from academic research into professional asset management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zacks Investment Management | Quantitative Analyst | Sep 2024 to Present | Developing quantitative models for international stocks, and building LLM powered applications for investment research. |
| Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute | Research Staff | Jan 2024 to May 2024 | Developed models and simulations of DNA tile self assembly for applications in nanotechnology. |
| University of Pittsburgh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Research Intern | May 2023 to Aug 2023 | Studied mathematical models of neurons for neuromorphic circuit design at the ENIGMA lab. |
| Harvey Mudd College | Smart Keyboard Embedded Systems Project | Nov 2021 to Dec 2021 | Interfaced a PS2 keyboard with LEDs using a microcontroller and an FPGA. The LEDs were laid on top of the keyboard and when a key was pressed, a Gaussian wave pattern ripples out from the correspondin... |
| Berkeley Lab | Research Intern | Jan 2021 to Aug 2021 | Worked with Dr. Jinyun Tang to design dynamical models of plant photosynthesis for use in climate modeling and genetic engineering. This required exploring novel alternatives to standard models of enz... |
| Harvey Mudd College | Research Intern | May 2020 to Aug 2020 | Developed an agent based genetic algorithm and a differential equation model to evaluate the evolutionary competitiveness of gregarization in locusts. Locusts can transform back and forth between soli... |
| LUCY PARSONS LABS | Research Intern | May 2020 to Aug 2020 | Conducted in-depth research on FOIA documents to update a primer on surveillance technologies in Chicago. Helped coordinate the #PressPauseChicago coalition that aims to ban facial recognition in Chi... |
| Grampari Rural and Ecological Center | Intern | Jun 2019 to Aug 2019 | Conducted qualitative research on the social and psychological impacts of mobile technology in villages and developed workshops for schools. Also built grampari.org. |
| Camp Ramah in Wisconsin | Summer Camp Counselor | Jun 2017 to Aug 2018 | Spent two summers working as a counselor for the Tikvah program for neurodivergent campers. Led teams in planning activities and developing social and behavioral strategies for campers. |
Education
Harvey Mudd College
2018 — 2023
Skills & Expertise
Others at Zacks Investment Management (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Atanu Ghosh | Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Quantitative Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
P Paul Mangiardi | Vice President - Investment Advisor | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Quantitative Analyst and Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Client Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Quantitative Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Quantitative Analyst | Champaign, IL , United States | |
| Investment Consultant and Regional Vice President | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Quantitative Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Investment Associate | Chicago, IL , United States |