Hongyu Mao
About Hongyu Mao
Hongyu Mao is a Quantitative Researcher currently employed at Squarepoint Capital in Hong Kong. He holds a PhD in Statistics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and has previous experience as a Trader at Volant Trading and a Summer Associate at J.P. Morgan.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Hongyu Mao has been employed at Squarepoint Capital as a Quantitative Researcher since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing quantitative strategies and models to enhance trading performance. His expertise in statistics and applied mathematics contributes to the firm's analytical capabilities and decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at VOLANT TRADING
Prior to his current position, Hongyu Mao worked at Volant Trading as a Trader from 2019 to 2020. During his year in this role, he gained practical experience in trading strategies and market analysis while operating in the Hong Kong financial market.
Experience at J.P. Morgan
Hongyu Mao served as a Summer Associate at J.P. Morgan from 2018 to 2019 for a duration of seven months. This position allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in a real-world setting, contributing to projects that involved statistical analysis and financial modeling in the Hong Kong office.
Education in Applied Mathematics
Hongyu Mao completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Applied Mathematics at the South University of Science and Technology of China from 2012 to 2016. This foundational education provided him with essential skills in mathematical modeling and quantitative analysis.
PhD in Statistics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
He earned his PhD in Statistics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, studying from 2016 to 2020. His doctoral research focused on advanced statistical methods, further enhancing his expertise in quantitative research and analysis.