Careers Talk: Communicating for Impact in Quant Finance

This session aims to equip quantitative finance professionals with skills to excel in communication during high-stakes scenarios. 

Effective communication is critical in quantitative finance. In this interactive session, Ed Ma shares practical strategies to clearly convey complex ideas, master the art of storytelling, and build stronger professional relationships. Learn how shifting from proving expertise to sharing insights, practicing empathy, and maintaining clarity under pressure can enhance your interactions with peers and leaders alike. Gain actionable takeaways that you can immediately apply to elevate your professional impact.

About the Speaker:

Ed Ma is an enterprise leader with deep experience driving innovation across capital markets, technology platforms, and cross-functional operations. As COO for Bloomberg’s Sell Side OMS business, he leads strategic planning, product delivery, and execution across global trading workflows. Previously, he headed Bloomberg’s BVAL Municipal Pricing team, where he advanced algorithmic pricing, expanded asset class coverage, and aligned global teams across product, engineering, and go-to-market functions. Ed brings a pragmatic, data-driven, and outcomes-focused approach to enterprise product leadership.