Dr. Simon Troup

Professor

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Biography

Simon Troup is a Principal Enterprise Fellow with over 20 years of experience in the fintech industry. He specializes in data wrangling, data science, and the development of data products. After completing his PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Southampton in 1999, he began his career at Barclays Capital before transitioning to various financial firms and ultimately becoming a freelance data consultant. His journey has included pivotal roles at Marble Bar Asset Management and Orbis Investment Management, where he pioneered innovative stock-picking processes. He also served as a Director at Blackrock's Aladdin Product Group, focusing on ESG data integration and API strategy. As a champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the EMEA region, Simon has gained insights into building equitable cultures in large financial organizations. His current research explores the unbundling of large financial technology enterprises to enhance resilience and competition in the market, along with initiatives aimed at improving financial inclusion through open-source and open data.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Enterprise Fellow

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Leading initiatives and research in fintech and data science.

Director

2006-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Blackrock • London, England

Oversaw integration of ESG data and led API strategy.