Zhi Xu
About Zhi Xu
Zhi Xu is a Quantitative Researcher currently employed at Radix Trading LLC in Chicago, Illinois. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Work at Radix Trading
Zhi Xu has been employed at Radix Trading LLC since 2021, serving as a Quantitative Researcher. In this role, Xu focuses on developing quantitative models and strategies to enhance trading performance. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Radix Trading is known for its commitment to leveraging technology and quantitative analysis in financial markets.
Education and Expertise
Zhi Xu holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where studies spanned from 2015 to 2021. Prior to this, Xu earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing the program from 2012 to 2015. This educational background provides a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and technical skills relevant to the finance sector.
Background
Zhi Xu began their academic journey in Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where foundational knowledge in engineering principles was established. Following this, Xu advanced studies at MIT, focusing on Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, which further developed expertise in quantitative research methodologies.
Internship Experience
Before joining Radix Trading, Zhi Xu gained practical experience through internships in quantitative research and trading. In 2018, Xu worked as a Quantitative Research Intern at Cubist Systematic Strategies for two months in New York. The following year, Xu served as a Quantitative Trading Intern at Tower Research Capital for two months, also in New York. These roles contributed to Xu's understanding of quantitative trading strategies and market dynamics.