Laurence Black
Laurence Black is the founder of The Index Standard® and an index advisor to Robert J. Shiller.
Founder/CEO · New York, New York, US
About Laurence
Laurence Black is the founder of The Index Standard® and an index advisor to Robert J. Shiller. Before founding The Index Standard®, Laurence was Head of Quantitative Indices at Barclays. Prior to Barclays. He has worked at Lehman Brothers, Deutsche Bank, and Credit Suisse in a variety of roles. He has appeared in podcasts and interviews with the Financial Times, ThinkAdvisor, and Bloomberg and is a frequent contributor on index thought leadership pieces.
Company
The Index Standard
Funding Stage
Seed
Funding Raised
$1m to $5m
Team Size
5-10 employees
Annual Revenue
$500k to $1M
Founded
2021
Industry
Finance
Skills
Finance
Extensive experience in the finance industry, having worked with major firms like Barclays, Lehman Brothers, Deutsche Bank, and Credit Suisse.
Founder
Founded The Index Standard® in 2021.
Index Advisor
Serves as an index advisor to Robert J. Shiller, indicating a high level of expertise and recognition in the field.
Index Development
Founder of The Index Standard®, responsible for developing and advising on index products.
Leadership
As the founder and CEO, Laurence leads the company and manages operations.
Thought Leadership
Frequent contributor on index thought leadership pieces, showcasing expertise in the finance sector.
Experience
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Head of Quantitative Indices
Barclays
Led the quantitative indices division, overseeing the development and management of index products.
Enhanced the firm's index offerings and improved market competitiveness.
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Various Roles
Deutsche Bank
Held various positions, focusing on finance and quantitative analysis.
Developed key financial models and contributed to strategic initiatives.
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Founder/CEO
The Index Standard®
Founded and leads The Index Standard®, focusing on index development and advisory services.
Successfully established the company and developed innovative index products, contributing to the finance sector.
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Various Roles
Credit Suisse
Engaged in multiple roles within the organization, focusing on finance and indices.
Gained foundational experience in the finance industry, contributing to various projects.
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Various Roles
Lehman Brothers
Worked in multiple capacities within the firm, gaining extensive experience in finance and indices.
Contributed to various projects that improved operational efficiency and product offerings.