Kevin Jacobs
Chief Investment Officer at Voloridge Investment Management, LLC
About
Kevin Jacobs is the Chief Investment Officer at Voloridge Investment Management, LLC, headquartered in Jupiter, Florida. In this role, he leads the firm's investment strategy and oversees portfolio management, focusing on delivering superior, risk-adjusted returns through quantitative and algorithmic approaches. Voloridge is recognized for its expertise in quantitative investing, and Jacobs directs strategies across equities, derivatives, and other liquid asset classes using data-driven models and advanced technology.
Prior to becoming CIO in September 2022, Jacobs held key positions at Voloridge including Director, further sharpening his expertise in quantitative asset management. He previously served as Senior Portfolio Manager at R. G. Niederhoffer Capital Management, where he gained significant experience managing alternative investment strategies and portfolios for institutional clients.
Jacobs holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from Baruch College, grounding his career in robust financial theory and quantitative analysis. His notable achievements include developing innovative quantitative investment processes and leading teams at two prominent systematic asset managers, with a specific focus on US and global equities, options, and liquid alternative assets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voloridge Investment Management, LLC | Chief Investment Officer | Sep 2022 to Present | — |
| Voloridge Investment Management, LLC | Director | Jun 2019 to Sep 2022 | — |
| R. G. Niederhoffer Capital Management | Senior Portfolio Manager | Jan 2018 to Jun 2019 | — |
| R. G. Niederhoffer Capital Management | Director | Feb 2016 to Jun 2019 | — |
| Tower Research Capital | Trader | May 2014 to Feb 2016 | — |
| R. G. Niederhoffer Capital Management | Trader | Jun 2008 to May 2014 | — |
Education
Baruch College
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance, General
2004 — 2008
Skills & Expertise
Others at Voloridge Investment Management, LLC (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Research Analyst | West Palm Beach, FL , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Jupiter, FL , United States | |
J John Baiocco | Senior Associate | West Palm Beach, FL , United States |
| Research Analyst | Jupiter, FL , United States | |
| Lead Futures Trading Analyst | Jupiter, FL , United States | |
| Incoming Quant Trader | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Lead Trader - Trading Systems and Analytics | Jupiter, FL , United States | |
| Equity Trading Analyst | Jupiter, FL , United States | |
| Analyst | Palm Beach Gardens, FL , United States | |
| Quant Trading Engineer | Jupiter, FL , United States |
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