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Tibor Szikszai

Quantitative Developer
Pleasanton,CA

Summary

Seasoned IT leader transitioning back to hands-on technical roles as a Quant Developer, driven by a lifelong passion for programming, financial markets, statistics and quantitative analysis. Leveraging over 30 years of experience in investment management technology and recent intensive work in Python-based algorithmic trading to develop cutting-edge trading strategies. Committed to blending deep industry knowledge with advanced statistical and programming skills to drive success in quantitative finance.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Quantitative Developer

Self Employed
01.2023 - Current

Developed a number of different trading strategies in Python on the QuantConnect platform, examples include:


  • multi-asset-class pairs trading algorithm based on short-term and long-term statistical price divergences
  • multi-indicator strategy algorithm that uses a combination of momentum, trend, volume and volatility indicators to identify entry and exit signals
  • indicator based option selection strategies


Developed distinct reusable modules for calculation of custom indicators, signal processing, trading, trade analytics and object persistence.


Created custom API's for seamless integration with data providers such as Yahoo Finance and Alpha Vantage.


Implemented pandas and numpy based modules to perform statistical analysis on large datasets (calculating correlations, means and stdevs of divergences, ...

Senior Vice President – CIO of Commercial Banking

Bank of The West / Bank of Montreal
03.2013 - 12.2023
  • Implemented a strategic commercial online banking platform as part of a multi-year 100M+ software development project. Modernized capabilities available to customers and achieved considerable revenue growth.
  • Developed and implemented technology strategy to achieve long-term business objectives and to provide a strong and sustainable service delivery.
  • Created an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
  • Developed dashboards and measurement tools and ran quarterly Technology Review meetings with business partners
  • Spearheaded digital transformation and development of new payment capabilities including significant increase in Real Time Payments.
  • Delivered complex technology initiatives with diverse international teams across US, Canada and India. Established effective offshore delivery capabilities over a period of five years resulting in significant cost savings.
  • Contributing member of Senior Management Committee.

Senior Director – Head of Front Office Systems

HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Implemented a technology strategy that included new capabilities for global order management and delivering portfolio proposals to customers
  • Developed strong relationships with key business partners, fostering collaboration and revenue growth opportunities.
  • Drove strategic improvements to front office systems to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Led international team of developers across Hong Kong, Switzerland and China.

Senior Director – Head of IShares Technology

BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Ltd.
12.2009 - 02.2011
  • Created and implemented technology strategy that included the implementation and standardization of iShares and ETF platforms.
  • Automated manual processes and eliminated the use of spreadsheets that resulted in reduced error rates and allowed for significant portfolio growth.
  • Organized and oversaw platform conversion efforts from BGI acquisition.

Senior Director – Head of Portfolio Management Sol

Barclays Global Investors / BlackRock
06.1996 - 12.2009
  • Created and implemented technology strategy for iShares and ETFs and Index Portfolio Management systems.
  • Developed strong relationships with business partners, fostering collaboration and mutual process improvement opportunities.
  • Introduced automated portfolio rebalancing NAV calculation and trade list generation processes to allow for significant portfolio growth.
  • Led international team of developers across San Francisco, London, Tokyo and Singapore and developed organizational capabilities through leadership development programs designed for high-potential individuals
  • Held various roles including Director of Securities Lending and Cash Management Technology and Manager of Trading Systems.

Software Developer - Consultant

Sierra Systems
03.1995 - 06.1996
  • Provided software development (C++, Java, PowerBuilder) and consulting services to clients.

Programmer Analyst

Weldwood of Canada
11.1992 - 06.1995
  • Developed mainframe and client-server systems.

Consultant, Interpreter, Personal Assistant

Komenda Capital Corporation
05.1992 - 11.1992
  • Country-expert and personal assistant to CEO in Hungarian Operations.

Education

Master of Science -

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering -

University of West Hungary
Sopron, Hungary
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Programming (Python, Java, C, Cobol, )
  • API Integration
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Software Development
  • Performance Optimization
  • Algorithms Design
  • Agile, JIRA
  • Effective Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Languages

Hungarian
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working

Timeline

Quantitative Developer

Self Employed
01.2023 - Current

Senior Director – Head of Front Office Systems

HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA
03.2021 - 03.2023

Senior Vice President – CIO of Commercial Banking

Bank of The West / Bank of Montreal
03.2013 - 12.2023

Senior Director – Head of IShares Technology

BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Ltd.
12.2009 - 02.2011

Master of Science -

University of British Columbia
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering -

University of West Hungary
05.2001 -

Senior Director – Head of Portfolio Management Sol

Barclays Global Investors / BlackRock
06.1996 - 12.2009

Software Developer - Consultant

Sierra Systems
03.1995 - 06.1996

Programmer Analyst

Weldwood of Canada
11.1992 - 06.1995

Consultant, Interpreter, Personal Assistant

Komenda Capital Corporation
05.1992 - 11.1992
Tibor SzikszaiQuantitative Developer