Quant Builders NYC

Quant Builders NYC brings together quantitative researchers, AI engineers, traders, data scientists, and financial technology professionals who are building the next generation of intelligent financial systems.

From Wall Street to emerging fintech startups, advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantitative research are transforming how we understand markets, develop trading strategies, manage risk, and make investment decisions.

Our mission is to connect the people driving that transformation.

Whether you’re developing systematic trading strategies, researching reinforcement learning, applying deep learning to financial markets, or exploring how AI agents can transform investment research, this is a community to exchange ideas, share research, and build meaningful professional relationships.

What we explore:

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in finance
• Quantitative research and systematic investing
• Algorithmic trading and portfolio optimization
• Reinforcement learning and deep learning
• Generative AI, LLMs, and autonomous financial agents
• Market forecasting, alternative data, and financial modeling
• Risk management, backtesting, and model validation

Who should join?

Quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, traders, AI and ML engineers, data scientists, financial engineers, fintech founders, academics, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and financial markets.

What to expect

Professional networking events, informal research discussions, technical presentations, industry speakers, and collaborative conversations connecting New York’s quantitative finance and AI communities.

Whether you’re an experienced quant, an AI practitioner entering finance, or an aspiring researcher, you’re welcome here.

Build models. Exchange ideas. Shape the future of finance.