Jiajie Dai, PhD
About Jiajie Dai, PhD
Jiajie Dai, PhD, serves as the Senior Vice President and Quantitative Developer at TradingHub, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Barclays and other institutions. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Queen Mary University of London and possesses a diverse skill set in programming and engineering.
Current Role at TradingHub
Jiajie Dai serves as the Senior Vice President - Quantitative Developer at TradingHub, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves leveraging his extensive expertise in quantitative analysis and programming to develop sophisticated trading solutions. He works on-site in London, England, contributing to the company's initiatives in quantitative finance.
Previous Experience in Finance
Jiajie Dai has significant experience in the finance sector. He worked at Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank as a Front Office Quantitative Analyst - Vice President from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, he held the position of Quantitative Analyst - AVP for six months in 2019. His earlier role as a Quantitative Analyst Intern at ICBC (Asia) in 2017 provided foundational experience in quantitative finance.
Educational Background
Jiajie Dai completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London from 2014 to 2018. He also holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the same institution, achieved in 2014. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Management from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, completed from 2009 to 2013.
Research Contributions
During his PhD research at Queen Mary University of London, Jiajie Dai produced five first-author conference papers and two first-author SCI journal papers. His contributions to the field of computer science reflect a strong commitment to research and development, enhancing the academic community's understanding of quantitative methods.
Technical Skills and Hobbies
Jiajie Dai possesses a diverse skill set in programming languages, including Python, C++, SQL, and C#. Outside of his professional work, he has unique hobbies such as imitating famous oil paintings and has achieved a vocational level in ballet with the Royal Academy of Dance. Additionally, he has completed a full marathon and can run a half marathon in two hours.