Rui Shen
About Rui Shen
Rui Shen is a quantitative researcher currently employed at Squarepoint Capital in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He has a background in finance and applied mathematics, with previous roles at M Science, quantPort, China Investment Corporation, and Athena Capital Research LLC.
Current Role at Squarepoint Capital
Rui Shen holds the position of Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital, where he has been employed since 2020. His work involves applying quantitative methods to financial research and analysis. Squarepoint Capital is known for its focus on quantitative trading strategies and data-driven investment approaches. Rui's role contributes to the firm's efforts in leveraging advanced analytics to inform trading decisions.
Previous Experience in Quantitative Research
Prior to his current role, Rui Shen worked at quantPort as a Quantitative Researcher from 2019 to 2020. His responsibilities included developing quantitative models and conducting data analysis to support investment strategies. Additionally, he served as an Equity Research Associate at M Science for three months in 2020, where he focused on equity research in New York. His experience in these roles has equipped him with a strong foundation in quantitative finance.
Internship Experience
Rui Shen gained valuable experience as a Summer Intern in the Public Equity Department at the China Investment Corporation in 2016. This internship lasted for two months in Beijing, where he was exposed to public equity investment strategies. He also worked as a Quantitative Analyst at Athena Capital Research LLC for two months in 2018 in Hong Kong, further enhancing his analytical skills in a quantitative research environment.
Educational Background in Finance and Mathematics
Rui Shen holds a Master of Science in Computational Finance from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, which he completed from 2017 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from Peking University, studying from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he pursued studies in Finance at Peking University, obtaining a Bachelor of Finance from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong analytical foundation for his work in quantitative research.
Additional Academic Pursuits
In 2015, Rui Shen attended Yale University for a Summer Session focused on Finance. This experience added to his knowledge in financial principles and practices. His diverse academic background across prestigious institutions has contributed to his expertise in quantitative finance and research methodologies.