David Zhang
About David Zhang
David Zhang is an Assistant Portfolio Manager at SEI in Oaks, PA, with over a decade of experience in the financial and investment management industry, specializing in international and emerging market equities.
Current Position at SEI
David Zhang currently serves as an Assistant Portfolio Manager at SEI in Oaks, PA. His role involves managing portfolios with a focus on international and emerging market equities. He leverages his extensive background in quantitative analysis to develop strategies and optimize performance.
Work History at SEI
David Zhang began his tenure at SEI in 2016 as a Portfolio Analyst. He worked in this capacity for one year before being promoted to Assistant Portfolio Manager. During his initial period, he focused on various analytical duties, helping shape investment strategies and decisions.
Experience as Quantitative Analyst
From 2012 to 2016, David Zhang worked as a Quantitative Analyst at Nationwide's Investment Management Group in the Greater Philadelphia Area. This role enabled him to hone his skills in quantitative analysis, data modeling, and risk management, pivotal in his subsequent roles in portfolio management.
Educational Background in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
David Zhang holds both a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his undergraduate studies between 2008 and 2012, followed by his master's degree from 2012 to 2013. This multidisciplinary education laid a solid foundation for his diverse career.
Clinical Research and High-Energy Physics
David Zhang contributed to clinical research as a Clinical Research Assistant in the Neurosurgery Department at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, from 2010 to 2012. Concurrently, he engaged in high-energy physics research at the University of Pennsylvania's High Energy Physics Department from 2009 to 2013. These roles provided him with a broad research background and analytical skills.