Leyao Z.
About Leyao Z.
Leyao Z. is a Quantitative Researcher at Quantitative Brokers, specializing in algorithmic trading and high-frequency execution research. He holds multiple degrees in Economics and Civil Engineering from Peking University and Tsinghua University, as well as a Master's in Financial Engineering from Baruch College.
Work at Quantitative Brokers
Leyao Z. has been employed at Quantitative Brokers since 2020, serving as a Quantitative Researcher. In this role, Leyao specializes in algorithmic trading and high-frequency execution research, focusing on the global futures and treasury markets. This position builds on prior experience as a Quantitative Research Intern at the same company in 2019, where Leyao contributed to various projects for nine months.
Education and Expertise
Leyao Z. holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Peking University, where studies were completed from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, Leyao earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Tsinghua University, studying from 2014 to 2018. Leyao further advanced education by obtaining a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from Baruch College in 2019. Proficient in programming languages and technologies such as Python, R, Kdb+/Q, C++, and Linux, Leyao applies these skills in quantitative research.
Background
Leyao Z. has a diverse academic background, having studied at two prestigious universities in China. Leyao attended Tsinghua University for Civil Engineering before pursuing Economics at Peking University. This educational foundation, combined with a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from Baruch College, supports Leyao's expertise in quantitative research and algorithmic trading.
Previous Experience
Before joining Quantitative Brokers, Leyao Z. worked as a Research Assistant at Tsinghua University in 2017 for two months. This role provided foundational research experience that contributed to Leyao's later positions in quantitative research and algorithmic trading.