Jiaxin Liu, Cfa
About Jiaxin Liu, Cfa
Jiaxin Liu is a Quantitative Developer with extensive experience in quantitative investment system development. He holds a CFA designation and has worked for notable firms including Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group and Squarepoint Capital.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Jiaxin Liu currently serves as a Quantitative Developer at Squarepoint Capital, a role he has held since 2022. His work focuses on developing and implementing quantitative investment strategies. Located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Liu contributes to the firm's efforts in leveraging advanced technology and quantitative analysis to optimize investment performance.
Previous Experience at CC&L
Before joining Squarepoint Capital, Jiaxin Liu worked at Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L) as a Senior Quantitative System Analyst from 2014 to 2019. He spent five years in the Vancouver, Canada Area, where he developed quantitative investment systems. Following this role, he continued at CC&L as a Quantitative Systems Developer from 2020 to 2022, further enhancing his expertise in quantitative finance.
Education and Expertise
Jiaxin Liu holds a Bachelor of Mathematics in Mathematical Finance, Operations Research, and Statistics from the University of Waterloo, which he completed from 2007 to 2012. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Mathematics in Combinatorics and Optimization from 2012 to 2014. His academic background supports his professional focus on quantitative investment system development.
Technical Skills and Development
Liu has over five years of experience in developing quantitative investment systems, utilizing programming languages such as KDB/Q, Java, and Python. His technical skills enable him to create robust systems that support investment decision-making and enhance operational efficiency within financial institutions.
Chartered Financial Analyst Designation
Jiaxin Liu holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, a credential that signifies his expertise in investment analysis and portfolio management. This designation is recognized globally and reflects his commitment to professional development in the finance industry.