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About
Jinyao Zou is a Quantitative Analyst at Belvedere Trading, LLC, based in Chicago, Illinois. In his current role, he specializes in quantitative research and model development to support proprietary trading strategies, focusing on derivatives and options market-making within the equities and futures sectors. Zou leverages advanced statistical methods and programming to enhance trading algorithms and risk management systems for the firm.
Prior to his current position, Zou served as a Quantitative Quality Assurance Analyst at Belvedere Trading, where he was responsible for testing and validating quantitative models and analytics tools from 2016 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he also worked as a Quantitative Analyst at the same firm in 2015, underscoring a consistent focus on quantitative finance and trading technology throughout his tenure.
Zou holds a Master of Science in Financial Mathematics from the University of Chicago, a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences from St. John's College (MD), and an additional degree from The Johns Hopkins University. His expertise lies in financial engineering, complex modeling, and risk analytics applied to options and derivatives trading, contributing to Belvedere's edge in the volatility and derivatives markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Trading, LLC | Quantitative Analyst | Oct 2017 to Present | — |
| Belvedere Trading, LLC | Quantitative Quality Assurance Analyst | May 2016 to Oct 2017 | — |
| Belvedere Trading, LLC | Quantitative Analyst | Oct 2015 to Dec 2015 | — |
| Crabel Capital Management | Quantitative Research Intern | Jun 2015 to Aug 2015 | 1. Collaborated with fund managers to develop equity strategies, combining fundamental and technical factors 2. Back-tested strategies on historical data using Python and Excel, evaluated performance ... |
| Haitong Futures Co., Ltd. | Algorithmic Trading Developer | Oct 2013 to May 2014 | 1.Performed market research on bulk commodity industry and futures market to identify trading and arbitrage opportunities 2.Coordinated with economic analysts to design trading strategies 3.Developed ... |
| Georgetown University Lab for Visual Mathematics | Research Fellow | Mar 2013 to Aug 2013 | ●Designed and maintained the Lab's website ●Studied image processing and social network analysis through softwares such as Mathematica ●Developed Mathematica functions and toolkits for heuristic use i... |
| St. John's College, Annapolis, MD | Math Assistant | Aug 2012 to May 2013 | ●Helped students understand mathematical concepts and solve mathematical problems ●Provided advice and guidance for students on math papers ●Organized and led math study group ●Proctored and graded al... |
| Huifeng Microfinance Co., Ltd. | Credit Consultant Intern | Jun 2011 to Aug 2011 | • Offered information and advised clients about credit & loan services • Assisted in performing comprehensive financial assessments and in financial reporting • maintained relationships with clients, ... |
Education
University of Chicago
Master of Science (MS), Financial Mathematics
2014 — 2015
St. John's College (MD)
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
2009 — 2013
The Johns Hopkins University
2012 — 2012
Skills & Expertise
Others at Belvedere Trading LLC (67)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Aaron Groff | Quantitative Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Futures Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Jr Hybrid Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
A Andrew Braun | Senior Trader | Bartlett, IL , United States |
 | Quant R and D Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
B Brian Standerfer | ETF and Delta One Trading | New York, NY , United States |
 | Derivatives Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
C Charlie Burgoon | Senior Trader ~ S and P 500 Derivatives | Chicago, IL , United States |
C Chris Snow | Derivatives Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
