Yuchen Lu
About Yuchen Lu
Yuchen Lu is a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital in London, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and two Master's degrees in Quantitative Finance and Mathematical Modelling from Cass Business School and the University of Oxford, respectively.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Yuchen Lu has been employed at Squarepoint Capital as a Quantitative Researcher since 2017. In this role, he contributes to the firm's quantitative research initiatives, leveraging his expertise in mathematical modeling and data analysis. His work is based in London, where he has been part of the team for over seven years, focusing on developing and implementing quantitative strategies.
Education and Expertise
Yuchen Lu holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Quantitative Finance from Cass Business School, completing this program in 2016. He then pursued another Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing at the University of Oxford, finishing in 2017. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in quantitative research.
Previous Experience at Bank of China
Prior to his current position, Yuchen Lu gained experience as a Summer Intern in the Global Market division at Bank of China (Hong Kong) in 2014. During this two-month internship, he was exposed to various aspects of financial markets, which contributed to his understanding of quantitative finance and market dynamics.