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Kanav Mehta

@kanavmehta

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I build systematic equity strategies, risk models, and AI-powered quantitative research tools.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build systematic investment strategies and AI-powered research tools, applying portfolio construction, factor modeling, macro research, and risk analytics to investment decisions.

I've built systematic equities, factor-modeling, and investment research tools across QuantLink AI, Quanta Ventures, and Wolfe Research. At Wolfe Research, I developed NLP and AI analytics for financial data and created a risk-neutralized loss-making companies factor strategy with a 1.53 Sharpe Ratio.

I'm currently developing an MCP-based agentic quantitative research platform at QuantLink AI, enabling AI agents to use backtesting, portfolio optimization, and risk attribution tools to refine investment strategies. My work combines Python, SQL, machine learning, portfolio construction, macro research, and multi-factor risk modeling.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Quantitative Researcher

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QuantLink AI

Apr 2026 - Present (4 months)

Developing an MCP-based quantitative research system for AI agents to iteratively use backtesting, portfolio construction, and risk-model attribution. Building constrained long-only and long-short portfolio construction features with multi-factor risk model exposure monitoring.

Python MCP Portfolio Construction Risk Modeling Attribution Modeling AI Agents

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Anderson School of Management

Master of Science, Financial Engineering

Grade: 3.925/4.0

Activities and societies: Rank 1 – WorldQuant BRAIN Alphathon; VP of Careers; Co-authored for IAQF 2025 on MAG7 Concentration

Pursuing a Master of Science in Financial Engineering with a GPA of 3.925/4.0. Ranked 1st in the WorldQuant BRAIN Alphathon and served as VP of Careers.

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Bachelor of Technology, Civil Engineering

Activities and societies: KVPY Scholarship; Relevant Courses: Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods and C++ Programming

Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering. Awarded the KVPY Scholarship and completed relevant coursework in probability, statistics, numerical methods, and C++ programming.