Chengwei Qin
About Chengwei Qin
Chengwei Qin is a Quantitative Analyst at OANDA in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a strong background in mathematics and statistics. He has previously held positions at Scotiabank and RiskGrid Technologies, and has extensive academic qualifications including a PhD from McMaster University.
Work at OANDA
Chengwei Qin has been employed at OANDA as a Quantitative Analyst since 2021. In this role, he focuses on exploring quantitative strategies aimed at diversifying asset classes across various markets. His work involves designing and automating machine learning algorithms tailored for trading desks, which are intended to enhance profit and loss performance as well as manage risk effectively.
Previous Experience at Scotiabank
Prior to joining OANDA, Chengwei Qin worked at Scotiabank as a Manager and Data Scientist from 2017 to 2021. In this position, he contributed to data-driven decision-making processes and led initiatives that leveraged data science to improve financial outcomes. His tenure at Scotiabank spanned four years and took place in the Toronto, Canada Area.
Education and Expertise
Chengwei Qin holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics from Nankai University, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (MS) in Statistics from National Central University from 2011 to 2013. He then obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistics from McMaster University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in quantitative analysis and data science.
Professional Background
Chengwei Qin has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. He worked as a Financial Engineer at RiskGrid Technologies, Inc. for four months in 2017, where he applied his quantitative skills in a financial context. Additionally, he served as a Sessional Lecturer at McMaster University from 2013 to 2017, sharing his knowledge in statistics with students while further enhancing his academic credentials.