Yunhua Zhao
About Yunhua Zhao
Yunhua Zhao is a Quantitative Researcher at Two Sigma, specializing in systematic macro portfolio management. He has a background in software engineering and quantitative research, with previous roles at Tower Research Capital, Google, and Vanderbilt University.
Work at Two Sigma
Yunhua Zhao has been employed at Two Sigma since 2022, currently serving as a Quantitative Researcher. In this role, Zhao specializes in systematic macro portfolio management, contributing to the firm's quantitative research initiatives. Prior to this position, Zhao worked as a Quantitative Software Engineer at Two Sigma from 2019 to 2022, where the focus was on software development and quantitative analysis. This transition from software engineering to quantitative research reflects a strong interdisciplinary skill set.
Previous Experience in Quantitative Research and Software Engineering
Before joining Two Sigma, Yunhua Zhao gained valuable experience as a Quantitative Developer Intern at Tower Research Capital in 2018 for two months. This role provided foundational insights into quantitative finance. Additionally, Zhao completed a Software Engineering Internship at Google in 2017, which lasted three months. These experiences, combined with a solid background in software engineering, have equipped Zhao with the necessary skills for a successful career in quantitative research.
Education and Expertise
Yunhua Zhao holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University, which was completed from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, Zhao earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics from the same institution, graduating in 2019. This educational background provides a robust foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science and mathematics, essential for a career in quantitative research.
Teaching and Research Assistant Roles
During the academic tenure at Vanderbilt University, Yunhua Zhao served in several assistant roles. As a Teaching Assistant in 2017, Zhao supported undergraduate courses for four months. Additionally, Zhao worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant and Undergraduate Researcher from 2016 to 2017, accumulating a total of eight months of experience in research activities. These roles contributed to the development of research skills and a deeper understanding of academic methodologies.
High School Education
Yunhua Zhao completed high school at Memphis University School, attending from 2009 to 2015. This foundational education set the stage for further academic pursuits in computer science and mathematics at the university level.