Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead IonQ's R&D in quantum algorithms specifically for the finance sector, covering key areas such as portfolio optimization, risk modeling, derivatives pricing, fraud detection, and post-quantum security.
• Define and drive the quantum finance research strategy, establishing long-term technical directions that align with IonQ's overarching product roadmap and partnership objectives.
• Architect and validate quantum algorithmic frameworks suitable for both NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) and future fault-tolerant architectures.
• Mentor and guide senior researchers and engineers, cultivating a high-impact, results-driven, and collaborative research environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Quantum Solutions, Product, and Business teams to successfully translate core research outcomes into deployable, real-world applications for enterprise clients.
• Engage strategically with leading financial institutions and regulatory bodies to facilitate the early adoption and shaping of quantum technologies in secure financial computing.
• Establish and nurture collaborations with top universities, national laboratories, and government organizations to significantly expand IonQ's external research ecosystem.
• Publish thought-leading research at premier conferences and in top-tier journals, establishing IonQ's reputation as a global authority in both quantum finance and quantum-secure architectures.
• Advise executive leadership on critical emerging trends in quantum computing, cryptographic security, and AI-driven financial technologies.

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