Isaac Xia
About Isaac Xia
Isaac Xia is a Quantitative Researcher at Two Sigma, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Master of Arts in Statistics and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Mathematics from Harvard University.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Isaac Xia currently serves as a Quantitative Researcher at Two Sigma, a position he has held since 2018. His role involves applying quantitative methods to financial data and developing models that support trading strategies. Two Sigma is known for its data-driven approach to investment management, and Xia contributes to this by leveraging his expertise in statistics and computer science.
Education and Expertise
Isaac Xia studied at Harvard University, where he earned a Master of Arts in Statistics from 2017 to 2018. He also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Mathematics, with a secondary focus in Economics, from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and computational techniques, essential for his current role in finance.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current position, Isaac Xia gained extensive experience in various roles. He worked as a Quantitative Research Intern at Two Sigma in 2017 and held internships at Hudson River Trading and IMC Financial Markets. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant and Teaching Fellow at Harvard University, where he developed skills in research and education. His experience at Boston Biomedical included roles as a Financial Reporting Consultant and a Business Solutions and Analytics Intern.
Internship Experience
Isaac Xia has completed several internships that have shaped his professional development. In 2016, he interned as a Trading Winter Intern at IMC Financial Markets for one month. In 2017, he held two internships: a Quantitative Research Intern position at Two Sigma for two months and an Algorithm and Core Developer Winter Intern role at Hudson River Trading for one month. These internships provided practical experience in quantitative finance and algorithm development.
Academic Background
Isaac Xia's academic journey began at Concord Carlisle Regional High School, where he completed his high school education from 2010 to 2014. He then attended Harvard University, where he pursued a dual focus in Computer Science and Mathematics, alongside a secondary concentration in Economics. His studies at Harvard laid the groundwork for his analytical skills and understanding of complex systems in finance.