Lazhi Wang
About Lazhi Wang
Lazhi Wang serves as the Vice President and Quantitative Researcher at Two Sigma, a position he has held since 2015. He earned a PhD in Statistics from Harvard University and has previous experience as a Research Assistant and Teaching Fellow at Harvard, as well as a Summer Research Associate at J.P. Morgan.
Work at Two Sigma
Lazhi Wang has served as Vice President and Quantitative Researcher at Two Sigma since 2015. In this role, Wang focuses on developing quantitative models and strategies that leverage data analysis and statistical methods. Two Sigma is known for its data-driven approach to investment management, and Wang's expertise contributes to the firm's research and development efforts in quantitative finance.
Education and Expertise
Lazhi Wang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistics from Harvard University, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. His education also includes a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Fudan University, completed between 2006 and 2010. This strong academic background in statistics and mathematics underpins his work in quantitative research and model development.
Background
Before joining Two Sigma, Lazhi Wang gained valuable experience at Harvard University, where he worked as a Research Assistant from 2010 to 2015 and as a Teaching Fellow from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he completed a Summer Research Associate position at J.P. Morgan in 2014, which provided insights into the financial industry and enhanced his research skills.
Professional Experience at Harvard University
During his tenure at Harvard University, Lazhi Wang held two significant roles. As a Research Assistant from 2010 to 2015, he contributed to various research projects, honing his analytical skills. His role as a Teaching Fellow from 2011 to 2014 involved guiding students in statistical concepts, further solidifying his expertise in the field.