Zilong Zou
About Zilong Zou
Zilong Zou is a quantitative researcher currently employed at Squarepoint Capital, where he has worked since 2020. He has an extensive academic background, including a Ph.D. from Duke University and experience at institutions such as Duke University and Goldman Sachs.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Zilong Zou currently serves as a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the firm's quantitative research initiatives. His role involves applying advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to financial data, enhancing the firm's trading strategies and investment decisions. The New York City Metropolitan Area serves as the base for his work, where he collaborates with a team of professionals in the finance and technology sectors.
Previous Experience at Goldman Sachs
Zilong Zou has extensive experience in the finance industry, having worked at Goldman Sachs. He held the position of Associate in the Securities Division from 2018 to 2019, where he was involved in various trading and investment activities. Following this role, he was promoted to Vice President, a position he held for a brief period of two months in 2020. His tenure at Goldman Sachs provided him with valuable insights into financial markets and investment strategies.
Education and Expertise
Zilong Zou has a strong educational background in engineering and computer science. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He furthered his studies at Duke University, obtaining a Master's degree in Computer Science and a Ph.D. in Computational Mechanics and Scientific Computing. Additionally, he completed a MicroMasters credential in Statistics and Data Science through MITx on edX, enhancing his expertise in data analysis and statistical methods.
Research Assistant Role at Duke University
Before his career in finance, Zilong Zou worked as a Research Assistant at Duke University from 2015 to 2018. During this three-year period in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area, he engaged in various research projects that contributed to his knowledge in computational mechanics. This experience laid the groundwork for his future roles in quantitative research and data analysis.
Advanced Studies at The University of Tokyo
Zilong Zou also pursued advanced studies at The University of Tokyo, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering. This academic experience further enriched his understanding of engineering principles and their applications, complementing his extensive background in mechanics and computational sciences.