Aiying Zhang
About Aiying Zhang
Aiying Zhang is a Quantitative Researcher at Two Sigma, having joined the firm in 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Financial Engineering from the University of International Business and Economics and a Master's degree in the same field from the University of Michigan.
Work at Two Sigma
Aiying Zhang has been employed at Two Sigma as a Quantitative Researcher since 2022. In this role, she applies her expertise in quantitative analysis and financial engineering to develop models and strategies that inform investment decisions. Her work contributes to the firm's data-driven approach to asset management and trading.
Previous Experience at Citi
Before joining Two Sigma, Aiying Zhang held several positions at Citi. She served as Vice President from 2020 to 2021, where she was involved in high-level quantitative research and analysis. Prior to that, she worked as an Associate in Cash Equity Central Risk from 2016 to 2019. Her career at Citi began as a Quantitative Trading & Analysis Analyst from 2014 to 2016, where she focused on quantitative trading strategies.
Education and Expertise
Aiying Zhang earned her Bachelor of Science with Honors in Financial Engineering from the University of International Business and Economics, studying from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from the University of Michigan, completing her studies from 2012 to 2013. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in quantitative research.
High School Education
Aiying Zhang attended The Affiliated High School of South China Normal University from 2005 to 2008. This educational experience laid the groundwork for her future studies in financial engineering and her subsequent career in quantitative research.