Yuxin (Candy) Xie
About Yuxin (Candy) Xie
Yuxin (Candy) Xie is an incoming Quantitative Research Intern at Two Sigma, with prior experience in trading and technology at Jane Street and wealth management at Morgan Stanley. She has a strong academic background in Computer Science and Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Work at Two Sigma
Yuxin (Candy) Xie is currently serving as an Incoming Quantitative Research Intern at Two Sigma, starting in 2023. This role involves applying quantitative analysis and research methodologies to financial markets. The internship is based in New York, New York, and is set to last for one year.
Previous Experience in Trading and Technology
In 2022, Xie participated in the First-Year Trading and Technology Program at Jane Street, where she gained insights into trading strategies and technology applications in finance. This program lasted for one month and took place in New York, New York.
Research and Academic Background
Xie has a diverse research background, having worked as a Research Assistant at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research from 2021 to 2022 for seven months. She also participated in the SUMAC program at Stanford University in 2020 for two months and was involved in the MIT Primes program from 2020 to 2021 for six months.
Education and Expertise
Xie studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics, with minors in Physics and Finance. She has been enrolled since 2021 and is expected to complete her degree in 2024. Prior to this, she graduated from Phillips Academy, earning her High School Diploma from 2017 to 2021.
Experience in Wealth Management
In 2022, Xie worked as a Wealth Management Summer Analyst at Morgan Stanley for two months in Los Angeles, California. This role involved assisting in the analysis of financial portfolios and client management strategies.