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About
Will Simmons is a Portfolio Manager at Kepos Capital, L.P. in New York, where he is responsible for managing global investment strategies, including public equities, fixed income, and alternative assets such as options, currencies, and commodities. His primary focus lies in quantitative and macro-oriented strategies, reflecting Kepos Capital’s specialization in diversified, systematic investment approaches across multiple asset classes and global markets.
Before joining Kepos Capital in 2018, Will served as Director of Research at Eqira, where he was instrumental in overseeing research and portfolio construction processes, and previously managed portfolios at Spartus Capital Management. His expertise encompasses global macro investing, systematic trading, and risk management.
Will holds a degree from Princeton University and another from Duke University, establishing a strong quantitative and analytical foundation for his investment career. He is recognized for his contributions to innovative portfolio management techniques and for his involvement in emerging fields such as carbon markets, reflecting a commitment to integrating new asset classes and sustainability-oriented themes into traditional investment frameworks.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kepos Capital, L.P. | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2018 to Present | — |
| Eqira | Director of Research | Jan 2013 to Jan 2018 | — |
| Spartus Capital Management | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2012 to Jan 2013 | — |
| Kepos Capital, L.P. | Trader | Jan 2010 to Jan 2012 | — |
| College Road Capital | Founder | Jan 2007 to Jan 2009 | Developed systematic investment strategies and researched methods for asset class return forecasting, covariance estimation, and robust portfolio optimization. |
| Harvard Management Company | Summer Associate | May 2007 to Jul 2007 | Evaluated alternative investment opportunities for Harvard University’s then $35 billion endowment, focusing on private equity transactions and European hedge funds. |
| Satellite Asset Management | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2003 to Jan 2006 | Managed a $200 million convertible arbitrage portfolio and assisted with the management of a $150 million private investment in public equities (PIPEs) portfolio for a then $5 billion hedge fund.
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| JPMorgan Chase | Analyst | Jan 2001 to Jan 2003 | Analyzed exotic structured transactions for valuation risk, managed risk reserves, and conducted independent valuations of the firm’s $6 billion commodity derivatives trading portfolio. |
Education
Princeton University
2006 — 2008
Duke University
1997 — 2001
Others at Kepos Capital LP (13)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
B Bernard Yoo | Portfolio Manager and Researcher | New York, NY , United States |
| Portfolio Manager and Researcher | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst | Greenwich, CT , United States | |
| Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer | New York, NY , United States | |
| Quantitative Researcher | New York, NY , United States | |
| Trader | Miami, FL , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
E Ernest Asp | Senior Trader | New York, NY , United States |
| Researcher and Portfolio Manager | United States |
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