Eric Zhang
Class of 2028
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- Email: ericz3@andrew.cmu.edu
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- A New Academic Year at MSCF
- Alumni Reflect on the MSCF Program’s 30th Anniversary
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- High Stakes and Fair Values: CMU Students Face Off in the 2026 Market Making Game
- How to Become a Quant
- Introducing the MSCF Quantitative Assessment
- MSCF 30th Anniversary Celebration
- 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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I’m driven by a simple question: how can noisy market data be transformed into decisions that are rigorous, rational, and investable? I am interested in quantitative research, systematic trading, and machine learning applications in finance. At Emory University, where I studied applied mathematics, statistics, and philosophy, I built a foundation that combines mathematical modeling with structured reasoning. In my quant research work, I have developed high-frequency alpha factors from minute-level market data, using market microstructure, volatility, trade-intensity, and tail-risk signals to identify patterns that support investment decisions. I have also built machine learning pipelines for cross-sectional return forecasting, evaluating models through information coefficient, quantile performance, neutralization, and portfolio attribution. What makes my perspective distinct is that I approach markets both technically and conceptually. My philosophy training strengthened how I define problems, challenge assumptions, and communicate complex ideas clearly, while my quantitative work taught me how to test those ideas with data. I would welcome any opportunity to connect virtually or in person.