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Will Simmons

Will Simmons

Portfolio Manager at Kepos Capital LP

New York, NY , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Kepos Capital, L.P.Portfolio ManagerJan 2018 to Present
EqiraDirector of ResearchJan 2013 to Jan 2018
Spartus Capital ManagementPortfolio ManagerJan 2012 to Jan 2013
Kepos Capital, L.P.TraderJan 2010 to Jan 2012
College Road CapitalFounderJan 2007 to Jan 2009
Developed systematic investment strategies and researched methods for asset class return forecasting, covariance estimation, and robust portfolio optimization.
Harvard Management CompanySummer AssociateMay 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 ManagementPortfolio ManagerJan 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. • E...
JPMorgan ChaseAnalystJan 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)

NameRoleLocation
Arlen Khodadadi
Arlen Khodadadi
Senior Portfolio ManagerNew York, NY , United States
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Bernard Yoo
Portfolio Manager and ResearcherNew York, NY , United States
Craig Reeson
Craig Reeson
Portfolio Manager and ResearcherNew York, NY , United States
Isabelle Myers
Isabelle Myers
AnalystGreenwich, CT , United States
Mark Carhart
Mark Carhart
Founding Partner and Chief Investment OfficerNew York, NY , United States
Alonso Guerrero
Alonso Guerrero
Quantitative ResearcherNew York, NY , United States
Andy Rykowski
Andy Rykowski
TraderMiami, FL , United States
Eric Zhu
Eric Zhu
Portfolio ManagerNew York, NY , United States
E
Ernest Asp
Senior TraderNew York, NY , United States
Guillaume Chossière
Guillaume Chossière
Researcher and Portfolio ManagerUnited States
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