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Wenlong Wang

Quantitative Analyst at Magnetar Financial LLC

Evanston, IL , United States

About

Wenlong Wang is a Quantitative Analyst at Magnetar Capital in Evanston, Illinois, where he specializes in applying advanced statistical and quantitative methods to investment strategies. His responsibilities involve quantitative research and model development supporting the firm's systematic and alternative investment portfolios, focusing particularly on alternative credit and fixed income markets.

Prior to joining Magnetar Capital in 2014, Wenlong was an Associate at Morgan Stanley, where he contributed to quantitative analysis and risk modeling efforts within the firm's trading and investment divisions. His expertise spans quantitative finance, statistical modeling, and the development of algorithmic strategies for complex asset classes.

Wenlong earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Chicago, further strengthening his foundation in statistical inference, probability theory, and data-driven decision-making. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Peking University. Throughout his career, Wenlong has been recognized for leveraging his deep academic training to deliver robust quantitative solutions in fixed income and systematic investing.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Magnetar CapitalQuantitative AnalystOct 2014 to Present
Morgan StanleyAssociateMay 2010 to Oct 2014

Education

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Statistics

2004 2010

Peking University

BS, Mathematics

2000 2004

Skills & Expertise

Quantitative Analytics
Fixed Income
Quantitative Finance
Analysis
Business Analysis
Derivatives

Others at Magnetar Financial LLC (22)

NameRoleLocation
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Andrew Favazza
Investment ProfessionalNew York, NY , United States
Casey Dolan
Casey Dolan
TraderChicago, IL , United States
Chris Castelluccio
Chris Castelluccio
Investment AnalystChicago, IL , United States
Clark Leger
Clark Leger
Portfolio ManagerChicago, IL , United States
Eric Matthew Alonso
Eric Matthew Alonso
Head Of Research and Investment SuveillanceWilmette, IL , United States
Erik Falk
Erik Falk
PartnerChicago, IL , United States
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Fan Zhang
Quantitative AnalystEvanston, IL , United States
Hrikshit C.
Hrikshit C.
Quantitative AnalystChicago, IL , United States
Josh Taylor
Josh Taylor
Portfolio ManagerEvanston, IL , United States
M
Michael Balkin
partnerGlencoe, IL , United States
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