Paul F. Mende

Dedicated to nurturing talent in the field of finance, Paul F. Mende is a Senior Lecturer in the Finance Group at the MIT Sloan School of Management. With a rich background in quantitative finance, risk management, and financial engineering, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his students and colleagues. His commitment to advancing the understanding of complex financial systems is evident in his teaching and research endeavors. From 2002 to 2010, Paul co-founded, co-owned, and served as the director of research for Fort Hill Capital Management, LLC. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping the firm's research strategies and guiding its investment decisions. His leadership and innovative approach to financial analysis have left a lasting impact on the organization and its stakeholders. Before his time at Fort Hill Capital Management, Paul held the position of director of the Money Management & Trading Group at Cambridge Technology Partners, Inc. His work there involved overseeing trading operations and developing strategies to optimize financial performance. Additionally, he served as an analyst in the Quantitative Strategies Group at MDT Advisers, Inc., where he honed his skills in quantitative analysis and financial modeling. Paul's research interests lie at the intersection of quantitative finance, risk management, and financial engineering. He is passionate about exploring new methodologies and tools to better understand and manage financial risks. Through his work, he aims to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that address the challenges faced by the financial industry today.