Zhiyuan Xu
About Zhiyuan Xu
Zhiyuan Xu is a Quantitative Researcher with a strong academic background in applied mathematics and acoustics. He has gained experience through internships at various firms, including Shanghai Luoshu Investment Co. Ltd and Squarepoint Capital.
Current Role at Squarepoint Capital
Zhiyuan Xu currently serves as a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital, a position he has held since 2021. His responsibilities involve applying quantitative methods to financial data analysis, contributing to the firm's investment strategies. He has been part of the team for three years, working in London, England.
Previous Experience in Quantitative Research
Before his current role, Zhiyuan Xu completed a four-month internship as a Quantitative Research Intern at Squarepoint Capital in 2021. This experience provided him with foundational insights into quantitative finance and research methodologies. Additionally, he worked as a Quantitative Research Intern at Shanghai Luoshu Investment Co. Ltd for four months in 2020, where he gained practical experience in the investment management sector.
Educational Background in Mathematics and Acoustics
Zhiyuan Xu has a strong educational background in mathematics and acoustics. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Acoustics from Nanjing University, studying from 2013 to 2017. He then pursued an Engineer's degree in Applied Mathematics at École Polytechnique, completing his studies from 2017 to 2021. Most recently, he obtained a Master’s degree from Pierre and Marie Curie University, focusing on DEA El Karoui, during the 2020-2021 academic year.
Internship Experience in Data Science
In 2019, Zhiyuan Xu gained experience as a Data Science Intern at Mazars in Courbevoie, Île-de-France, France. This two-month internship allowed him to develop skills in data analysis and statistical modeling, which are essential in his current quantitative research role.