Carnegie Mellon University

Qianyang Cheng

Qianyang Chuck Cheng

Class of 2026

Bio

Qianyang Cheng graduated from Nanjing University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Technology. Qianyang has accumulated extensive experience through internships at prestigious financial institutions. At MX Capital, he enhanced industry classification using the L-LDA model and developed multifactor synthesis models, achieving significant back-test results. During his internship at UBS Securities, he created an integrated monitoring tool for real-time transaction systems, improving operational efficiency. At Huatai Securities, he analyzed momentum factors in convertible bonds and examined the impact of new capital regulations on interbank asset allocation. His time at Soochow Securities saw him develop an optimized turnover rate composite factor, UTR2.0, which ranked highly in quantitative research report evaluations. Outside of his professional pursuits, he is a soccer enthusiast and dedicated calligrapher. Qianyang enrolled in the MSCF Program to deepen his expertise in quantitative problem-solving and global financial markets. After graduation, he aims to build a career in quantitative research and quantitative trading.