Sara Abdali

Sara Abdali is a Quantitative Analyst at Bracebridge Capital, LLC in Boston, MA, where she applies advanced quantitative modeling and data-driven analysis to support the firm’s investment strategies. At Bracebridge Capital—a leading hedge fund specializing in fixed income, structured finance, and complex arbitrage strategies—she contributes to research and portfolio management functions within the alternative asset management sector.

Prior to joining Bracebridge Capital, Sara worked as a Data Scientist at Gauntlet, where she focused on on-chain and DeFi risk analytics, as well as a Founding Engineer at Empiric Network, contributing to data infrastructure for decentralized finance applications. Her experience spans quantitative research, software engineering, and data science with a focus on financial markets, structured credit, derivatives, and blockchain-based assets.

Sara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (AI Track) and a Master’s degree in Management Science and Engineering (Technology and Engineering Management Track), both from Stanford University. Her expertise lies in quantitative finance, machine learning, and technology-driven investment strategies, with a notable track record in developing data-centric solutions for both traditional and digital asset markets.