Jacob Slater

Jacob Slater is a Portfolio Manager for Quant Strategies at Walleye Capital in Chicago, IL, a role he has held since February 2022. His responsibilities involve overseeing systematic investment strategies, with a particular focus on equity markets, leveraging advanced quantitative models to drive portfolio performance. As part of the Walleye Capital team, he specializes in the development and implementation of algorithmic trading solutions within the equities asset class.

Previously, Jacob served as a Quantitative Analyst at Allstate, where he led various analytical initiatives to support portfolio risk management and performance assessment. He also gained valuable experience as an Equity Quantitative Research Associate at Fidelity Investments, deepening his expertise in equity research and statistical analysis within the investment sector. His background allows him to combine rigorous data analysis with investment acumen across insurance and asset management domains.

Jacob earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Williams College, equipping him with a strong foundation in economic theory and quantitative methods. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the advancement of investment research and portfolio construction methodologies, with notable impacts in systematic equity strategies and risk modeling within both buy-side and insurance sectors.