Roni Israelov

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Senior Quant Researcher (Credit) at Citadel

New Canaan, Connecticut, United States

Overview

Roni Israelov is a Senior Quant Researcher in credit at Citadel, with nearly two decades of experience in asset management. His expertise spans quantitative research, portfolio management, risk modeling, and trading, notably building and overseeing the options business at AQR Capital Management. He earned his Ph. D. in Financial Economics from Carnegie Mellon University.

Outside of his professional life, Roni enjoys cheering for his daughters at squash tournaments, skiing, and conducting well-constructed dry-aging beef experiments. These interests suggest a focus on family, outdoor activities, and unique culinary pursuits, showcasing a blend of competitive spirit and personal hobbies.

He was inducted into the EQDerivatives Volatility Investing Hall of Fame in 2017 for his thought leadership on the topic.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Upfront

ROI Conscious

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Quantitative Investing
A seasoned quant leader, his entire career at firms like Citadel, AQR, and NDVR has been dedicated to quantitative strategies, research, and portfolio management.
Options & Volatility
He built AQR's multi-billion dollar options business, frequently publishes research on volatility risk premium, and was inducted into the Volatility Investing Hall of Fame.
Personalized Portfolios
At NDVR, he focused on creating hyper-personalized, tax-efficient portfolios for high-net-worth individuals and co-authored research on personalized indexing.

Media Appearances

Citadel Hires Former AQR Exec For Credit Quant Role. Featured in EQDerivatives

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Work History

1-2024
Senior Quant Researcher (Credit) at Citadel
2-2020 - 1-2024
President & Chief Investment Officer at NDVR, Inc.
9-2008 - 2-2020
Principal at AQR Capital Management
6-2007 - 9-2008
Quantitative Research Associate at Lehman Brothers
Technology Analyst at DiamondCluster International

Education

2003 - 2007
Ph.D. Financial Economics from Carnegie Mellon University
2002 - 2003
M.S. Mathematical Risk Management from Georgia State University

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Exp : 18 Location : New Canaan, Connecticut, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Senior Quant Researcher (Credit) at Citadel
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Insights For Selling To Roni

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Roni is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Roni

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Roni move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Roni take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Roni

Personality Compatibility


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