Eric Zhou
About Eric Zhou
Eric Zhou is a Project Manager at Squarepoint Capital in London, England, with extensive experience in business enablement and trading processes. He holds a B.A. in English from Huazhong Agricultural University and an M.B.A. from The University of Edinburgh, along with a background in marketing and strategy from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Eric Zhou has been employed at Squarepoint Capital as a Project Manager since 2023. His role involves overseeing various projects within the firm, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring the successful execution of business initiatives. Based in London, England, he contributes to the firm's objectives by leveraging his extensive experience in project management and business analysis.
Previous Experience at Morgan Stanley
Before joining Squarepoint Capital, Eric Zhou worked at Morgan Stanley as a Business Analyst and Project Manager from 2014 to 2020. During his six years at the firm, he gained valuable experience in managing complex business enablement requirements, particularly within equities cash, derivatives, and fixed income cash trading and clearing. His role involved collaborating with various teams to streamline processes and improve operational outcomes.
Experience at UBS
Eric Zhou served as a Cross-Asset Class Trading Tech Product Manager at UBS from 2020 to 2023. In this position, he focused on the Execution Hub, where he managed technology products related to trading across multiple asset classes. His work contributed to the development of efficient trading solutions and enhanced operational capabilities within the firm.
Education and Expertise
Eric Zhou holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The University of Edinburgh, where he studied Business Administration, Marketing, Strategy, and Operations. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Huazhong Agricultural University. Additionally, he participated in an International Exchange program at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, focusing on Marketing, Strategy, and Consulting. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and business process modeling.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
Eric Zhou possesses a strong understanding of middle office trade capture and enrichment, as well as trade and transaction reporting, booking, and confirmation processes. He has comprehensive knowledge of technology architecture and system integration, particularly in client and product reference data, as well as front office Order Management Systems (OMS) and Execution Management Systems (EMS). His expertise in designing target operating models and business process modeling aids in strategic and tactical implementation.