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About
Eric Zhu is a Portfolio Manager at Kepos Capital in New York, where he leads quantitative investment strategies and manages portfolios across global markets. Zhu focuses primarily on systematic trading and multi-asset strategies, leveraging advanced analytics and data-driven models to capture opportunities in equities, commodities, and fixed income.
Before joining Kepos Capital in 2018, Zhu was a Senior Quant Trader at Sun Trading LLC, where he specialized in quantitative research, market making, and high-frequency trading. He also served as Portfolio Manager, Director of Research, and Head of Trading Systems at Amberstone Capital Management, overseeing trading technology and research for systematic strategies. His professional background demonstrates deep expertise in quantitative finance and technological innovation in investing.
Eric Zhu holds a Ph.D. in Physics from New York University and a B.Sc. in Physics from University of Science and Technology of China. Known for developing advanced trading models and risk management systems, Zhu has contributed significantly to the evolution of quantitative investment and electronic trading methodologies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kepos Capital | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2018 to Present | — |
| Sun Trading LLC | Senior Quant Trader | Jan 2015 to Jan 2018 | — |
| Amberstone Capital Management | Portfolio Manager, Director of Research and Head of Trading Systems | Jan 2012 to Jan 2014 | — |
| DKR Fusion | Portfolio Manager and Head of Research | Jan 2001 to Jan 2012 | — |
| Greenway Trading Paloma Partners | Trader | Jan 1997 to Jan 2001 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | Research Scientist | Jan 1994 to Jan 1997 | — |
Education
New York University
Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
University of Science and Technology of China
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Skills & Expertise
Others at Kepos Capital LP (13)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Senior Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
B Bernard Yoo | Portfolio Manager and Researcher | New York, NY , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager and Researcher | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | Greenwich, CT , United States |
 | Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer | New York, NY , United States |
 | Quantitative Researcher | New York, NY , United States |
 | Trader | Miami, FL , United States |
E Ernest Asp | Senior Trader | New York, NY , United States |
 | Researcher and Portfolio Manager | United States |
K Katherine H. | Quantitative Trader | United States |
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