Weijiang Dong
About Weijiang Dong
Weijiang Dong is a Quantitative Analyst with extensive experience in the financial sector, currently working at Two Sigma since 2016. He has held various positions at notable firms including Bloomberg, RBC Capital Markets, and Lehman Brothers, and holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Work at Two Sigma
Weijiang Dong has been employed at Two Sigma as a Quantitative Analyst since 2016. In this role, he applies quantitative methods to analyze financial data and develop trading strategies. His work contributes to the firm's focus on technology and data-driven approaches in the financial markets.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Two Sigma, Weijiang Dong held several positions in the financial services industry. He worked as a Financial Software Engineer at Bloomberg from 2006 to 2007. He then served as a Quantitative Specialist at Lehman Brothers from 2007 to 2008 and at Barclays Capital from 2008 to 2009. Following these roles, he became a Director at RBC Capital Markets, where he worked from 2009 to 2015. He also worked as a Quant Strategist at KCG Holdings, Inc. for eight months in 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Weijiang Dong holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics from the University of Science and Technology of China, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. He furthered his education at the University of California, Los Angeles, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics from 2000 to 2006. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his quantitative analysis work in finance.
Career Timeline
Weijiang Dong's career in finance spans multiple roles and organizations. He began as a Financial Software Engineer at Bloomberg in 2006. After a year, he transitioned to Lehman Brothers as a Quantitative Specialist, followed by a similar role at Barclays Capital. He then served as a Director at RBC Capital Markets for six years before moving to KCG Holdings, Inc. as a Quant Strategist. Since 2016, he has been with Two Sigma as a Quantitative Analyst.