Wei Xiong
About Wei Xiong
Wei Xiong is a quantitative researcher currently employed at GSA Capital since 2018, with a background in financial modeling and portfolio management from his previous roles at BlackRock and AllianceBernstein.
Current Role at GSA Capital
Wei Xiong serves as a Quantitative Researcher at GSA Capital, a position he has held since 2018. His work focuses on quantitative analysis and research methodologies within the finance sector. GSA Capital is known for its data-driven investment strategies, and Xiong's expertise contributes to the firm's analytical capabilities in the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Experience at BlackRock
Wei Xiong has extensive experience at BlackRock, where he worked in various capacities. He completed two summer internships in 2010 and 2011, each lasting two months, at the firm's New York office. Following his internships, he served as an Associate in the Financial Modeling Group from 2012 to 2014, focusing on financial modeling and analysis.
Role at AllianceBernstein
From 2014 to 2018, Wei Xiong worked at AllianceBernstein as a Vice President in the Portfolio Management Analyst role. In this position, he was responsible for analyzing portfolio performance and assisting in investment decision-making processes. His tenure at AllianceBernstein contributed to his development in portfolio management and financial analysis.
Educational Background
Wei Xiong has a strong academic foundation in statistics and biostatistics. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics from Peking University from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education at Columbia University, where he completed a PhD in Biostatistics from 2007 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in quantitative research and analysis.