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Roni Israelov

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Senior Quant Researcher (Credit) at Citadel
📍 New Canaan, Connecticut, United States

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.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Senior Quant Researcher (Credit)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New Canaan, Connecticut, United States
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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.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Senior Quant Researcher (Credit)
Citadel
2-2020 - 1-2024
President & Chief Investment Officer
NDVR, Inc.
9-2008 - 2-2020
Principal
AQR Capital Management
6-2007 - 9-2008
Quantitative Research Associate
Lehman Brothers
Technology Analyst
DiamondCluster International
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Citadel Hires Former AQR Exec For Credit Quant Role. Featured in EQDerivatives
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Education
2003 - 2007
Ph.D. Financial Economics
Carnegie Mellon University
2002 - 2003
M.S. Mathematical Risk Management
Georgia State University
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