Edward Rong
About Edward Rong
Edward Rong is a quantitative researcher currently employed at Squarepoint Capital in London. He has a background in quantitative trading and analysis, having previously worked at DRW and Mizuho Securities.
Current Role at Squarepoint Capital
Edward Rong serves as a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he applies his expertise in quantitative analysis to develop and implement trading strategies. His work contributes to the firm's focus on leveraging data-driven insights to optimize trading performance.
Previous Experience at DRW
Edward Rong worked at DRW in various capacities from 2018 to 2021. He began as a Trading Analyst Intern in 2018 for two months, where he gained foundational experience in trading analysis. He then progressed to a Quantitative Trading Analyst role from 2019 to 2021, contributing to quantitative trading strategies in London. After this, he was on gardening leave for four months in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Edward Rong has a strong educational background in mathematics. He studied at Westminster School from 2011 to 2016, achieving qualifications in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Electronics. He then attended the University of Cambridge, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from 2016 to 2019, followed by a Master's degree in Mathematics from 2021 to 2022.
Internship Experience at Mizuho Securities
Edward Rong gained internship experience at Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. in 2017, where he worked in Model Validation for one month. Additionally, he completed a work placement at Mizuho International in 2016 for one month. These roles provided him with insights into financial modeling and validation processes.