Mark Wu
Seeking New Opportunities
Summary
Seeking opportunities in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds.
US citizen with extensive experience in China.
Experience
Quantum Algorithms Researcher
Turing Q / Shanghai
Quantum algorithms researcher for applications in finance and neuroscience
Quantitative Data Researcher
Deepblue Technology / Shanghai
Head Quantitative Researcher
Chenyu Asset Management / Shanghai
* Develop quantitative strategies and algorithms for commodities futures, A-shares, and cryptocurrencies
Quantitative Researcher
Hengda Metals Exchange / Shanghai
* Develop algorithmic models and code to trade Chinese domestic commodities futures
* Responsible for development of high frequency trading strategies and algorithms
Assistant Manager
Shanghai VStone Asset Management / Shanghai
* Quantitatively screen and create templates for Chinese equities portfolio construction
* Research global ETFs and index funds for construction of global multi-strategy fund
* Explore and research A/H shares, ETF, volatility, and options arbitrage strategies and opportunities
* Construct template and consolidate all hedge fund products' NAV and AUM data and update on a monthly basis
* Contact foreign family offices, venture capital, and private equity firms for international business development
Product Specialist
Red Pulse / Shanghai
* Assist in constructing models and algorithms for event-driven Chinese language content analysis platform
* Continuously improve website user experience through A/B testing and online user surveys
* Involved with sales and marketing to existing and prospective clients, with a user base of over 60,000
* Assist with timely and relevant writing and editing of reports on Chinese equities market and general economy
Product Specialist
Farmers Insurance Group / Los Angeles, CA
* Conducted business trend, revenue growth, and profitability analysis for several product managers
* Produced state indications on loss experience and retention and future premium rates forecast for 8 US states
* Revamped the workflow and automated processes for company's proprietary insurance premium valuation tool
* Supported implementation, filing, actuarial, product development, R&D, and IT while under tight deadlines
Education
University of Southern California
Master of Science / Quantum Information Science
SHANGHAI ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF FINANCE, SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY
Master of Finance / Finance
* Activities: Leader of basketball and billiard team and member of poker team
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
Bachelors in Art / Economics, Psychology, Biology
*Activities: Intramural basketball captain