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Jon F.

Transforming Technology into a Strategic Asset for Hedge Funds and Asset Managers

With a wealth of over 15 years in spearheading IT revolutions for top-tier hedge funds and asset managers, Jon Freedman stands as a visionary in integrating AI-driven solutions that not only bolster operational resilience but markedly enhance profitability and efficiency. At the heart of Jon’s ethos is the belief that technology should be a power player, not a stumbling block, in scaling businesses. He excels in weaving technology strategies that align seamlessly with business goals, ensuring technology is a lever for growth, not a constraint.

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Experience

Jul 2025 — Present
Complexiti

Complexiti

Chief Technology Officer

Complexiti automates onboarding and compliance exception processes for financial institutions through AI-enhanced platforms.

Jul 2025 — Present
Briefed

Briefed

Founder

Briefed summarizes podcasts into concise AI-generated insights, delivering them weekly to keep users informed efficiently.

May 2025 — Present
Echios

Echios

Chief Technology Officer

Echios uses AI to enhance communication by providing feedback and scoring to improve professional skills.

May 2025 — Present
Taxium

Taxium

Chief Technology Officer

Taxium simplifies tax filing with conversational AI, helping individuals find deductions and file returns with HMRC easily.

Apr 2025 — Present
FIXParser Ltd.

FIXParser Ltd.

Co-Founder

FIXParser Ltd. offers a TypeScript library that simplifies connecting to FIX protocol for real-time trading communications.

Jan 2025 — Present
Quant Fin Ltd

Quant Fin Ltd

Director

Quant Fin Ltd helps asset managers scale efficiently by providing technology solutions to improve profitability and efficiency.

Jan 2023 — Oct 2024
Brevan Howard

Brevan Howard

Head of Risk, Middle and Back Office IT

Brevan Howard specializes in global macro investment management, providing solutions to institutional investors worldwide.

  • Expanded the IT department from 7 to over 90 staff within 12 months.
  • Implemented workflow automation that increased efficiency and reduced manual errors.
  • Led improvements in system reliability enhancing operational performance.
Jul 2021 — Dec 2022
Point72

Point72

Senior Macro Strategist

Point72 is a global investment firm that applies data-driven strategies across multiple asset classes to achieve returns.

  • Built a Warsaw-based team from 0 to 4 members in nine months.
  • Contributed to FINOS to enhance tech collaboration in the finance industry.
  • Developed and implemented quantitative models to streamline strategy execution.
Sep 2018 — May 2021
Millennium Management

Millennium Management

Quantitative Analyst

Millennium is a diversified worldwide investment manager delivering returns through a variety of strategies.

  • Developed a G10 linear rates platform adopted across multiple trading teams.
  • Architected backend using Spring Boot and frontend using TypeScript/React on AWS.
  • Enhanced technological efficiency by replacing legacy systems with new platforms.
Mar 2017 — Jun 2018
Brevan Howard

Brevan Howard

Head of Trading Technology

  • Designed and implemented a microservices-based STP system to streamline trading workflows.
  • Increased data consistency and improved execution efficiency across trading desks.
  • Led the transition to a microservices architecture using Scala, Spring Boot, and React.js.
May 2012 — Feb 2017
Brevan Howard

Brevan Howard

Head of Quant Risk

  • Led a team responsible for risk data and reporting for all funds.
  • Implemented automation in risk calculations, reducing manual processing time.
  • Decreased operational risk through improved risk reporting systems.
Nov 2010 — May 2012
Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

Vice President

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm providing investment banking and management services.

May 2008 — Aug 2010
Brevan Howard

Brevan Howard

Software Developer

Aug 2006 — Apr 2008
Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

Associate