David Thielke

David Thielke is a Senior Quantitative Researcher at Quest Partners LLC, an alternative investment firm based in New York, where he designs and implements quantitative, systematic investment strategies with a particular focus on hedge fund and Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) strategies. His work involves developing and optimizing models driven by data analytics, with expertise in systematic macro strategies that span a range of global futures and options markets.

Previously, David served as Vice President and Assistant Vice President of Quantitative Research at AllianceBernstein, where he contributed to the development of quantitative strategies across multi-asset portfolios. Throughout his career, he has specialized in the application of quantitative research to both traditional and alternative asset classes, particularly systematic macro and trend-following sectors.

David holds an MS in Quantitative Finance from Rutgers Graduate Business School and a BS in Engineering Physics from Stevens Institute of Technology. He is recognized for his rigorous approach to model development and risk management, making significant advancements in systematic investment processes at leading financial institutions.