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About
Qian Lyu is a Quantitative Researcher at Freestone Grove Partners, based in San Francisco, CA. In this capacity since April 2024, he leverages advanced quantitative models to analyze and optimize investment strategies, focusing on systematic approaches within multi-asset portfolios. His current responsibilities include the development of predictive analytics and risk management tools tailored for institutional investors.
Prior to joining Freestone Grove Partners, Qian served as Vice President, Quantitative Researcher of Investment Strategy at Jordan Park Group, where he contributed to portfolio management and strategy research from January 2023 to April 2024. His experience spans asset allocation, factor modeling, and cross-asset research, with a particular emphasis on equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. His background also includes ongoing joint work with Steadfast Financial LP, though details on this role remain undisclosed.
Qian holds a Master’s Degree in Financial Engineering from Cornell University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. His expertise is rooted in quantitative analytics, data-driven investment strategies, and financial engineering, supporting innovation in systematic investment processes for high-net-worth clients and institutional portfolios.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freestone Grove Partners | Quantitative Researcher | Apr 2024 to Present | — |
| Steadfast Financial LP | Unknown to Present | — | |
| Jordan Park Group | Vice President, Quantitative Researcher of Investment Strategy | Jan 2023 to Apr 2024 | — |
| Jordan Park Group | Senior Associate, Quantitative Researcher of Investment Strategy | Jan 2021 to Jan 2023 | — |
| Wealthfront | Quantitative Researcher | Jun 2020 to Dec 2020 | — |
| Wealthfront | Quantitative Research Associate | Nov 2018 to Jun 2020 | Design asset allocation; Maintain and rebalance Wealthfront Risk Parity Fund; Improve investment strategies; Market impact modeling; Financial advice automation |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | Research Analyst | Mar 2018 to Nov 2018 | — |
| Capgemini | Data Science Intern | Jun 2017 to Aug 2017 | • Built an automated real-time credit card transaction analyzer on Google Cloud Platform and deployed an ensemble classifier to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions; presented the final wirefram... |
| VStone Asset Management | Asset Management Intern | Dec 2016 to Jan 2017 | — |
Education
Cornell University
Master’s Degree, Financial Engineering
2016 — 2018
Purdue University
Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical engineering
2012 — 2016
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Trader | New York, NY , United States | |
| Head of Trading | United States | |
| Research Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
C Clark Zhang | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
| Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Senior Analyst | CA , United States | |
G George Dailey | Analyst | United States |
| Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Quant Platform | New York, NY , United States | |
| Senior Analyst | West Palm Beach, FL , United States |
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