Karla Victoria Torres Parra

Karla Victoria Torres Parra

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Quantitative Financial Analyst | Machine Learning | Portfolio Management | Investment Data Science
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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  • Pensiones y Cesantias Protección S.A.
    Quantitative Analyst – Portfolio Analytics & Investment Strategy
    Pensiones y Cesantias Protección S.A.
    Feb 2023 - Current (3 years 3 months)
    As a Quantitative Analyst specializing in Portfolio Analytics & Investment Strategy, I am responsible for developing quantitative tools, portfolio models, and analytics for voluntary pension funds, with a strong focus on optimizing portfolio construction, automating investment workflows, and supporting decision-making through data-driven insights. Key responsibilities & achievements include: - Built and maintained quantitative models for portfolio optimization, risk analysis, and scenario testing. - Automated reporting processes using Python and Excel with macros, significantly improving operational efficiency. - Performed performance attribution, risk decomposition, and benchmark comparison for multiple portfolios. - Developed dashboard
  • Pensiones y Cesantias Protección S.A.
    Equity Research & Investment Intern
    Pensiones y Cesantias Protección S.A.
    Jul 2022 - Jan 2023 (7 months)
    Supported the equity investment team through research, data analysis, and model development for portfolio decision-making. Contributed to valuation processes, monitoring of market conditions, and preparation of investment reports for senior portfolio managers.
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    EF SET English Certificate
    EF Standard English Test
    Jan 2021
  • Acámica
    Carrera en Data Science
    Acámica
    Jun 2020 - Mar 2021 (10 months)
  • U
    Diplomado en Big Data y Business Analytics
    Universidad de La Sabana
    Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 (3 months)
  • EAFIT
    Pregrado en Finanzas
    EAFIT
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (5 years)
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    Equity Strategies Dashboard
    Proteción S.A.
    Jun 2022 - Jan 2023 (8 months)
    A comprehensive investment analytics dashboard designed to enhance data-driven decision-making across multiple dimensions of portfolio management. The tool integrates positioning insights, performance simulation capabilities, and fund selection analytics into a single, intuitive interface. 1. Portfolio Positioning Overview Gain a clear and dynamic view of portfolio exposure across asset classes, sectors, and countries. Interactive visualizations allow users to explore allocation patterns, identify concentration risks, and compare positioning against benchmarks or strategic targets. 2. Performance Attribution Simulation Tools Run customizable attribution simulations to understand the impact of investment decisions on returns. The module