George Valantasis is Director, Factors and Dividends at S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI). He focuses on alternate beta strategies, including factor-based indices, dividends and volatility, as well as quantitative, thematic and asset-allocation strategies. In his role, George works closely with the Sales, Marketing and Global Research & Design departments to bring new ideas to market.

Prior to S&P DJI, George worked at Deutsche Bank within quantitative investment strategies (QIS) as an analyst on a risk premia platform. In this role, George developed and executed investment strategies across multiple asset classes to provide portfolio solutions for institutional clients. George has also had roles as an Investment Associate at Cambridge Associates and Senior Investment Associate at Northern Trust.