Jeff Messina

Jeff Messina has extensive work experience in the finance industry, spanning various roles and responsibilities. Jeff is currently serving as the Managing Director and Head of Quantitative Investment Advisory & Predictive Analytics at S3 Partners since December 2021. Prior to this, they worked as the Head of Data Science Advisory at Millennium from August 2020 to December 2021, where they delivered quantitative tools, analytics, and insights to enhance risk-adjusted returns for discretionary fundamental teams.

From December 2017 to July 2020, Jeff was the Managing Director - Deep Research at WorldQuant, where they built a new business within the company that systematized all aspects of the discretionary fundamental long/short investment process. Jeff co-managed a team of researchers across multiple offices worldwide and authored thought leadership publications.

Before that, they founded Innovus Capital in September 2014 and served as the Founder and Managing Member until January 2017. Jeff also gained experience as a Portfolio Manager at Citadel LLC from September 2010 to May 2013 and as a Portfolio Manager and member of the CIO Committee at Level Global Investors from January 2003 to April 2010.

Early in their career, Jeff worked as an Analyst at SAC Capital from July 2001 to January 2003, and as an Investment Banking Analyst in Mergers & Acquisitions at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from July 1999 to July 2001. Overall, their work experience reflects their expertise and leadership in the finance industry, with a focus on quantitative investment advisory, data science, and portfolio management.

Jeff Messina earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics with a Concentration in Financial Markets from Colby College between 1995 and 1999. Jeff also attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 1997 to 1998. Prior to that, they studied at Choate Rosemary Hall from 1994 to 1995 and Thayer Academy from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, they later pursued another Bachelor's degree in Economics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), although the specific years are not provided.