About
Zhaocheng Dong serves as a Quantitative Analyst at III Capital Management, where he applies mathematical modeling and data-driven research to multi-strategy investing. His role focuses on quantitative analysis and systematic approaches to identifying opportunities across fixed income, derivatives, and alternative asset classes, supporting III Capital Management’s multi-asset and risk-managed investment mandates.
Dong’s career includes prior experience as a Quantitative Analyst Intern at III Capital Management and as a Quantitative Research Intern at Oak Asset Management, where he contributed to quantitative research in portfolio construction and risk management. He has developed expertise in statistical modeling, optimization, and advanced machine learning techniques relevant to investment management.
He holds a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Columbia University, underscoring his strong foundation in theoretical and applied mathematics. Dong’s work is distinguished by his rigorous approach to quantitative finance and his capability to deliver novel insights in multi-asset investing through advanced analytical techniques.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| III Capital Management | Quantitative Analyst | Sep 2025 to Present | — |
| III Capital Management | Quantitative Analyst Intern | May 2025 to Aug 2025 | — |
| Oak Asset Management | Quantitative Research Intern | Jun 2024 to Aug 2024 | Analyzed historical financial data to develop and rigorously backtest quantitative trading strategies using curated factors from proprietary databases. Utilized Python (Pandas, scikit-learn) to analyz... |
| Columbia University | Teaching Assistant | Jan 2022 to May 2024 | Led instructional support for Linear Algebra and Intro to Modern Algebra I, facilitating student learning through office hours, homework grading, and compiling solution sheets. Received highly positiv... |
| Columbia University | Undergraduate Research Assistant | May 2023 to Aug 2023 | Conducted research under instruction of the mentor, in the topic of transcendental number theory. Presented in Columbia Summer Research Symposium and gave an internal talk to the fellows at Columbia M... |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Research Assistant | May 2022 to Aug 2022 | Conducted research with peers under instruction of the mentor in the topic of harmonic analysis. Presented in an internal poster session. |
Education
Columbia University
Master of Science - MS, Applied Mathematics
2024 — 2025
Columbia University
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
2021 — 2024
Others at III Capital Management (8)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
C Chris Wren | Rates Trader | Delray Beach, FL , United States |
G Garth Friesen | Portfolio Manager | Boca Raton, FL , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Boca Raton, FL , United States | |
A Amit Gandhi | Principal and Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
G Gang Ning | Senior Quant Analyst, Rates Trading Desk | Boca Raton, FL , United States |
| Equity Derivatives Trader | New York, NY , United States | |
S Surya Kalia | Quantitative Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
W Wesley W | Quantitative Researcher | Boca Raton, FL , United States |
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