Jizhe Yang
About Jizhe Yang
Jizhe Yang is the Senior Vice President of Equity Electronic Trading at Jefferies, with a strong background in quantitative programming and financial services.
Current Position at Jefferies
Jizhe Yang currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Equity Electronic Trading at Jefferies. He has been in this role since 2020, operating out of the New York City Metropolitan Area. His work involves managing and overseeing electronic trading strategies and operations.
Career at Jefferies
Jizhe Yang has a comprehensive career at Jefferies, spanning different roles and increasing levels of responsibility. Before becoming Senior Vice President, he served as Vice President, Equity Electronic Trading - Quant from 2016 to 2020, and as Associate, Equity Electronic Trading - Quant from 2014 to 2016. His initial role at Jefferies was as an Intern in Equity Electronic Trading - Quant in 2014.
Previous Experience
Before working at Jefferies, Jizhe Yang gained experience in the financial sector with roles at Bank of China and China Merchants Bank. In 2013, he worked as an Information Security Analyst at Bank of China in the Greater New York City Area for 2 months. In 2012, he served as a Business Analyst at China Merchants Bank in Rizhao, China for 2 months.
Education and Degrees
Jizhe Yang holds a Master’s Degree in Financial Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, earned in 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from Fayetteville State University in 2012 and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Mathematics from East China University of Science and Technology in 2012. His academic background equips him with strong analytical skills relevant to his career in electronic trading.
Expertise and Skills
Jizhe Yang has expertise in quantitative programming languages such as R, Matlab, and C++. His skill set includes trading strategy, data analysis, portfolio optimization, and risk management. Additionally, he is recognized for his creative mindset and strong ability to learn, aiming for a long-term career in banking and financial services.