Zihan Sun
About Zihan Sun
Zihan Sun is a Quantitative Researcher currently employed at Squarepoint Capital in New York. He has a background in quantitative analysis and finance, with previous internships at various investment firms in China.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Zihan Sun currently holds the position of Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital, having started in 2023. Prior to this role, Zihan completed a summer internship at Squarepoint Capital in 2022, where he gained experience in quantitative research. The firm is known for its focus on data-driven investment strategies and quantitative analysis, aligning with Zihan's expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Zihan Sun earned a Master of Science in Financial Engineering from Baruch College, completing his studies from 2021 to 2022. He also studied at Columbia University as a visiting student in 2019. Zihan holds a Bachelor of Economics in Finance from the Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, where he studied from 2017 to 2021. His educational background provides a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and financial modeling.
Internship Experience
Zihan Sun has accumulated significant internship experience in quantitative analysis and financial engineering. He worked as a Quantitative Analyst Intern at Lingjun Investment for two months in 2020, and as a Summer Intern in the Quantitative Investment Department at China Asset Management Co., Ltd. in 2019. Additionally, he served as a Quantitative Analyst Summer Intern at Shanghai Mingshi Investment Management in 2020 and as a Research Intern in the Financial Engineering Department at Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. for four months in 2019.
Background
Zihan Sun has a diverse educational and professional background in finance and quantitative research. He studied at Peking University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Economics in Finance. His academic journey includes significant international exposure, having studied at Columbia University and Baruch College. This combination of education and internships has equipped him with the skills necessary for a career in quantitative research.