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About
Mohsen Chitsaz, PhD, is a Portfolio Manager at Eisler Capital in New York, specializing in systematic equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In his current role, he leverages advanced quantitative research and alternative data—such as news and satellite data—to inform trading strategies across these asset classes.
Prior to joining Eisler Capital in May 2024, Mohsen was the founder and Chief Investment Officer at Alpha Beta Investments, where he managed a $200 million portfolio focused on systematic strategies, and he also held a quantitative researcher position at Centiva Capital. His expertise lies in applying scientific and machine learning methods to asset management, with a strong track record in developing systematic investment models for equities and ETF markets.
Dr. Chitsaz holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics and Computer Science (AI) from the California Institute of Technology, as well as advanced degrees in Civil Engineering and Computer Engineering. His interdisciplinary academic background underpins his reputation for quantitative rigor, innovation in investment science, and effective leadership in the systematic hedge fund industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisler Capital | Portfolio Manager | May 2024 to Present | Systematic US equities, and ETFs |
| Alpha Beta Investments | Chief Investment Officer | Jul 2018 to May 2024 | An A.I. and machine learning systematic fund running beta neutral systematic strategies in US equities and ETFs |
| Centiva Capital | Quantitative Researcher | Nov 2020 to Oct 2022 | Systematic strategies in US equities and futures |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | Adjunct Faculty (part-time) | Sep 2019 to Dec 2020 | Applied Analytics Program |
| J.P. Morgan | Vice President | Apr 2017 to Jul 2018 | Head Quant for ETF Market Making and Central Risk Book (CRB) |
| V3 Markets | Quantitative Researcher | Jan 2016 to Apr 2017 | News-driven and Event driven high frequency trading |
| Symantec | Senior Principal Data Scientist | Sep 2014 to Jan 2016 | Predictive models and NLP |
Education
California Institute of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Molecular Biophysics & Computer Science (AI)
2008 — 2014
California Institute of Technology
Master of Science (MS), Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics
2007 — 2008
Sharif University of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering and Civil Enginnering
2002 — 2007
Others at Eisler Capital Management LTD. (23)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Allan Levin | Senior Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Armonk, NY , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
L Lucas Rooney | Sub-Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Research Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
 | Quant Strat | New York, NY , United States |
E Eric Jiang | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
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