Elaine Yu

Elaine Siyang Yu is an Associate Quantitative Researcher at Walleye Capital, based in Cambridge, MA. In her current role, she works within the Central Strats - Alpha Capture team, leveraging quantitative models and advanced analytics to develop and refine proprietary trading strategies for the firm's multi-asset platform. Her work primarily focuses on systematic strategy research and data-driven investment processes.

Elaine's quantitative research covers global equities with a particular emphasis on alpha generation and strategy optimization using alternative data and statistical modeling. She collaborates closely with portfolio managers and trading teams to deploy strategies across various liquid asset classes, bringing expertise in data science, programming, and financial engineering.

She holds a Master of Finance with a specialization in Financial Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as a BA in Computer Science and Economics from Cornell University. Her background includes research roles at Walleye Capital, where she quickly progressed from internship to permanent appointments, reflecting her strong technical acumen and impact on systematic investing within the hedge fund sector.