Tracey Nilsen-Ames

Portfolio Manager, Systematic, Man Group

Tracey Nilsen-Ames is a portfolio manager within Systematic at Man Group (Man Numeric).

Prior to joining Man Numeric in 2020, Tracey worked as a risk and modelling analyst at Thinking Capital, a fintech firm based in Montreal, Canada.

Tracey received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from McGill University and a master’s degree in finance from MIT Sloan School of Management.

Man Insights content contributed by Tracey

Time to Upgrade Your Defence?

Systematic read 14 min
October 1, 2025

Time to Upgrade Your Defence?

Our research finds that refined defensive equity strategies differ in strength across market cycles from early innings of a downturn to market rallies.

The Long and Short of Climate Investing from a Quant's Perspective

Responsible Investment read 18 min

The Long and Short of Climate Investing from a Quant's Perspective

In the world of climate investing, how can investors target the maximum environmental – and financial – impact? We look at how quant investing may help alpha-driven investors ensure they leave nothing on the table.

What Investors Need to Know About Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions

read 8 min

What Investors Need to Know About Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions

Scope 1, 2 and 3 are different ways to conceptualise a company’s greenhouse-gas emissions. Our research paper analyses their differences, their importance, and their potential impact in portfolio construction.
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