Nick Thomas-Peter

Nick helps guide Winton’s investment and research activities. He is a member of the firm’s risk and allocation committees and works closely with the Chief Investment Officer on strategy development, portfolio construction, and risk management.
A senior member of Winton’s investment team for more than a decade, Nick was promoted to Deputy CIO in 2025 after five years dedicated to building and scaling medium-frequency futures and equity trading systems. Since joining Winton in 2012, his responsibilities have encompassed the day-to-day management of Winton’s CTA strategies, the implementation of bespoke client mandates, and leading the firm’s expansion into alternative markets from 2017.
Nick holds a PhD in atomic and laser physics and a Master’s degree in physics from the University of Oxford.