Co-founders, Anthony Todd and Martin Lueck, set out to create a research-led business where people would feel excited coming to work in the morning. This ambition stands true and has attracted a team of highly specialised but diverse talents, all dedicated to a collegiate style of working that values results above individual egos.
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Anthony co-founded Aspect in September 1997 and is the Chief Executive Officer. He chairs Aspect's Executive Board which determines Aspect's overall corporate and strategic direction. He chairs Aspect’s Investment Committee and takes board level responsibility for Risk Management.
Before establishing Aspect, Anthony worked at Adam, Harding and Lueck Limited (AHL), Mars & Co. and UBS. He holds a B.A. in Physics from Oxford University and an M.B.A. from INSEAD in France.
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Marty co-founded Aspect in September 1997 and is our Research Director. He oversees the Research Team responsible for generating and analysing fundamental research hypotheses for development of all Aspect’s investment programmes. Marty is also a member of Aspect’s Investment Committee. He currently serves on the Board of the National Futures Association and as Chair of the Oxford Physics Development Board.
Prior to founding Aspect, Marty was with Adam, Harding and Lueck Limited (AHL), which he co-founded in 1987 with Michael Adam and David Harding. At AHL, Marty was instrumental in developing AHL’s trading systems and approach to research as well as the proprietary software language that provided the platform for all of AHL’s product engineering and implementation. He holds an M.A. in Physics from Oxford University.
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Ken joined Aspect in February 2004 and is responsible for the company’s middle- and back-office platform as well as the Technology, Finance, Operational & Market Risk, Legal & Compliance and Organisational Development functions.
Ken joined Aspect from Credit Suisse First Boston International. He qualified as a chartered accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers and he also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy from the University of Natal, South Africa.
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Christopher joined Aspect in January 2005 and was appointed to the firm’s Executive Board as Chief Risk Officer in November 2024. In this role, he is responsible for all investment and model-related risks associated with Aspect’s portfolios, including the review of all new research and strategies and post-trade risk monitoring. He is a member of the Investment Committee, which is responsible for reviewing and approving all research leading to new or improved trading strategies and for the ongoing monitoring of existing strategies and client portfolios.
Chris holds a first-class master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Oxford. He previously served in the British Army as a second lieutenant in the Welsh Guards, commanding an infantry platoon on training and ceremonial duties.
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Kevin joined Aspect in December 2015 as a Non-Executive Director. His career as a non-executive director started over 10 years ago and he now holds a number of positions including at Newton Investment Management Limited, Newton Investment Management (North America) Limited and The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc.
He spent most of his career at Old Mutual across South Africa, the UK and the US. He also worked for Watson Wyatt and J.P. Morgan Securities.
Kevin has a PhD in Finance from the University of Cape Town, an M.B.A. from the Wits Graduate School of Business, Johannesburg and is a CFA charterholder.
In this article we speak to Bas Monsewije, Senior Researcher & Deputy Portfolio Manager at Aspect, about his journey into systematic investing and the challenges that make this field so rewarding.
"Systematic trading is unique among other fields because of its high noise-to-signal ratio, making research both challenging and rewarding."
Joshua Olufsen & Rebeca Morgan: From Placement to Progression
At Aspect, the placement year is more than just a stepping stone, it’s a launchpad for growth, discovery, and long-term career development. We spoke to two team members, Josh Olufsen and Rebeca Morgan, who began their journeys as placement students and returned to Aspect in full-time roles. Here’s what they had to say.
Meet Katie Lane: From Apprentice to Data Analyst at Aspect Capital
At Aspect, we believe in nurturing talent and creating opportunities for growth. One inspiring example is Katie Lane, who joined us as a Data Apprentice and has since transitioned into a full-time Data Analyst. In this feature, Katie reflects on her journey, from building foundational skills to leading impactful projects and shares her thoughts on company culture, career development, and advice for aspiring data professionals.
Sofia Riccio joined Aspect in 2021 as a legal apprentice. We wrote a blog with her shortly after that which can be found here. We catch-up with her for an update to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2024.
"As I reached the end of the paralegal apprenticeship, I knew I wanted to extend my knowledge further, so the solicitor apprenticeship was a no-brainer to me."
Aspect's Regulatory Reporting Finance Lead, Elizabeth Singer, discusses her background, returning to work after a career break, flexible working at Aspect and her advice for others thinking of going back into employment.
"Returning to work after a break can be exciting and daunting at the same time. My advice would be to be honest with yourself about what you really want from your return to work, and to do your research, both into recruiters who specialise in what you are looking for, and into companies and their culture."
In this article we speak with two of Aspect’s 2022 Summer Business Development Interns. Mariam Muazu and Ella Keza share their experience of the business as well as their advice for those looking into summer internships.
"I would say definitely apply – having the opportunity to immerse yourself within any industry environment is so helpful! There is a huge amount to learn in this space from being in the presence of open, helpful and knowledgeable professionals on a day to day basis."
In this piece we hear from two of Aspect’s 2022 Summer Research Interns. Aditi Lapasia and Hannah Sleath share their experience of Aspect as well as their advice for those looking into summer internships.
"Having heard of Aspect’s culture of scientific innovation, collaboration and inclusivity, I started the internship with high expectations – but my experience has actually exceeded these in so many ways."
Technology plays a crucial role here at Aspect. Sunny Ratilal, Developer, discusses what it takes to be a good developer, why there are no Business Analysts at the firm and what this means for the Development team and their approach.
" I feel like everyone can gain and master the technical skills. What makes a good developer is humility and a willingness to learn from mistakes."
Meet Andra Ofosu, Director US Sales, who has recently been recognized in the Black Women in Asset Management (BWAM) 40 under 40 list honoring Black women who are shaping the future of asset management.
"My formative experiences growing up ingrained me with the ability to focus on my central goals and retain a sense of perspective, however hard things seem on the surface."
In our latest team blog Mike Kwan, Director of Quantitative Development within our Trend Research team, discusses his career path so far, the role of QD, what makes a good team member and the exciting developments currently taking place in the space.
"The strongest QDs I have come across are excellent communicators and tend to have an almost obsessive drive to scratch beneath the surface to understand how and why things are built the way they are."
Meet Alexandra Thompson, Head of Fund Accounting, as she discusses her interest in technology, her role in our Fund Accounting team and her work as part of Aspect's DE&I committee.
"Whilst we always recognise there is more to be done in the DE&I space, I am immensely proud of Aspect’s achievements so far. We have only had a formal DE&I committee for eighteen months, but the principles have been at the heart of the firm’s culture since day one."
In this blog post Principal Researcher, Jack Haberfield, shares insight into his role in Research, what makes a good researcher and the most unexpected thing he has experienced during his career.
"Initially, the most important qualities in a Researcher are common sense and academic integrity – to not to get too attached to a project so you can appraise it clearly."
Meet Senior Trader, Jo Duncan, as she discusses her love of a challenge, her career so far and her advice to those considering a career in the industry.
"Every new project has challenging elements so helping Aspect to add new asset classes or markets to various programmes, or learning new tech skills to analyse slippage or helping a Portfolio Manager fine-tune their trading strategy are all rewarding."
Meet our apprentices: hear from Alice and Sofia on their apprenticeships with Aspect so far, including the key benefits of the scheme, their advice to others and how the early weeks of their different roles have been.
