Jana Liu
About Jana Liu
Jana Liu is a Quantitative Researcher with extensive experience in finance and quantitative analysis. She has worked at Squarepoint Capital since 2016 and has held various internships at notable financial institutions.
Current Role at Squarepoint Capital
Jana Liu serves as a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she applies her expertise in quantitative analysis to develop and implement trading strategies. Her work involves analyzing large datasets and utilizing statistical methods to inform investment decisions. Squarepoint Capital is known for its focus on quantitative trading and investment strategies, making Liu's role integral to the firm's operations.
Education and Expertise
Jana Liu has a strong educational background in finance and statistics. She earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Financial Engineering from Columbia University, studying from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Statistics and a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance, both from 2010 to 2014. This combination of education provides her with a solid foundation in quantitative research and financial analysis.
Previous Experience in Quantitative Research
Before her current role, Jana Liu gained valuable experience in quantitative research and finance through various internships. She worked as a Summer Intern in Quantitative Strategy at CITIC Securities in Beijing, China, in 2012. Additionally, she held positions as a Summer Intern in Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank in Melbourne, Australia, and as a Summer Analyst in Portfolio Analytics at BlackRock in San Francisco. These roles allowed her to develop practical skills in financial analysis and quantitative methodologies.
Research Experience at University of California, Berkeley
Jana Liu began her research career as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. She worked in this capacity from 2011 to 2013, where she contributed to various research projects. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in academic research methodologies and enhanced her analytical skills, which she later applied in her professional roles.
Internship Experience in Financial Services
Throughout her academic career, Jana Liu completed several internships in the financial services sector. In addition to her roles at CITIC Securities and Deutsche Bank, she interned as a Summer Analyst at Credit Suisse Asset Management in 2015, focusing on Alternative Liquid Trading Strategies. These internships provided her with exposure to different areas of finance and helped her build a diverse skill set in quantitative analysis and investment strategies.