Sam Mai
About Sam Mai
Sam Mai serves as the Vice President of Quantitative Research at Two Sigma, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong educational background with degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and The Wharton School, and has held various roles in investment banking and quantitative research throughout his career.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Sam Mai serves as Vice President of Quantitative Research at Two Sigma, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging quantitative methods to enhance investment strategies and decision-making processes. His expertise contributes to the firm's commitment to data-driven investment solutions. He operates within the New York City Metropolitan Area, where he collaborates with a team of researchers and analysts.
Previous Experience at Two Sigma
Prior to his current role, Sam Mai worked at Two Sigma as a Quantitative Researcher from 2018 to 2022. During this time, he applied advanced quantitative techniques to analyze market trends and develop predictive models. He also held the position of Business Development Associate from 2014 to 2016, where he focused on identifying growth opportunities and fostering client relationships in Hong Kong.
Education and Expertise
Sam Mai holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Statistics and Finance from The Wharton School, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he studied Business Administration at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, achieving a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from 2010 to 2012.
Experience at Barclays Capital
Sam Mai began his career at Barclays Capital, working as an Investment Banking Analyst from 2012 to 2014 in Menlo Park. He also completed a summer internship as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in 2011. His experience at Barclays provided him with foundational skills in financial analysis and investment banking.
Internship at The D. E. Shaw Group
In 2017, Sam Mai worked as a Summer Analyst in Discretionary Investments at The D. E. Shaw Group for a duration of two months in Hong Kong. This role allowed him to gain insights into discretionary investment strategies and further develop his analytical skills in a competitive financial environment.