Zihui Zeng
Class of 2028
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- Email: zihuizen@andrew.cmu.edu
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- High Stakes and Fair Values: CMU Students Face Off in the 2026 Market Making Game
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- MSCF Advisory Board Member, Roni Israelov receives the 2024 Peter L. Bernstein Award
- MSCF Hosts 2025 Panel for Women in Data Science Pittsburgh
- MSCF Hosts 2nd Annual Datathon: Advancing Experiential Learning and Industry Connections
- MSCF Welcomes Rhonda Khan as Communication and Leadership Instructor and Coach
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Biography
How do you uncover alpha from market noise? I combine rigorous statistical modeling, an openness to emerging technologies, and the resilience to keep iterating. I鈥檓 seeking to join an innovative quantitative investment team as an analyst, where I will combine rigorous quantitative research with market insights to help the firm stay ahead of the market. With a background in Financial Engineering, I have built a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, AI, and finance, complemented by hands-on experience through quantitative research internships and machine learning projects. Most recently, I developed machine learning models to predict trading signals for Chinese equity index futures and further improved signal quality through HMM-based market regime detection. The resulting strategy was incorporated into the firm鈥檚 flagship live high-frequency trading system. Beyond technical skills, I always thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and enjoy the iterative process of experimentation, failure, and refinement that leads to robust trading strategies. Just as on the ski slopes, I鈥檝e fallen countless times, but I鈥檓 always willing to get back up, stay focused, and push myself to master more challenging techniques. Let鈥檚 connect! I鈥檓 excited to show how I can add value to your investment team from day one.
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