David Kitson

Chief Investment Officer, Acting Head of Research @ Systematica Investments arrow icon

About David Kitson

David Kitson is the Chief Investment Officer and Acting Head of Research at Systematica, with a background in proprietary trading and various management roles at J.P. Morgan and BlueCrest.

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David Kitson currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer and Acting Head of Research at Systematica, roles he has held since the company’s inception in January 2015 and August 2019, respectively. Prior to joining Systematica, Kitson was a Product Manager at BlueCrest, where he worked from January 2011 until his departure. His extensive career in finance began at J.P. Morgan in 1992, where he started in the Quantitative Research Department after completing his PhD in Theoretical Physics from Manchester University. During his tenure at J.P. Morgan, which lasted until 2010, Kitson held several significant positions including Managing Director, Head Trader for Foreign Exchange Options, Head of Energy, and Head Trader for Fixed Income Hybrids. His focus shifted exclusively to proprietary trading in 2007.

About Systematica Investments

Systematica Investments is a majority female-owned quantitative investment firm offering a variety of strategies and ESG-integrated solutions, with a global presence and compliance with major regulatory standards.

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