Xiaohan Liu

Portfolio Management - Long Short Equity at AQR Capital Management

Xiaohan Liu has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles.

From 2017 to present, Liu has been working at AQR Capital Management in a role focused on portfolio management in the long-short equity space.

Prior to this, Liu worked at CME Group from 2016 to 2017 as a quantitative research analyst. In this role, Liu developed quantitative models, built valuation models, and applied data mining techniques to identify statistical arbitrage opportunities.

In 2015, Liu worked as a portfolio analysis intern at Allianz Global Investors. During this time, Liu calculated and analyzed portfolio risk factors, programmed instruments to monitor concentration risk, and forecasted distribution of large redemptions.

From 2011 to 2013, Liu was an assistant manager in the International Settlement Department of Bank of China. In this role, Liu issued credit default products, provided liquidity risk solutions, and coordinated with clients and operational departments.

Liu's earliest work experience was as a research assistant at Peking University's China Center for Economic Research (CCER) from 2009 to 2010. In this role, Liu collected and analyzed medical statistical data and participated in the design of China's Health and Medical System Reform Plan.

Xiaohan Liu has a diverse educational background. Xiaohan started their education at Peking University from 2007 to 2011, earning bachelor's degrees in Chemistry and Molecular Engineering as well as Economics. Xiaohan then pursued a Master's Degree in Finance, General at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2013 to 2014. Following this, they attended UCLA Anderson School of Management for a one-year program in Financial Engineering, obtaining their second Master's Degree in 2015.

Xiaohan's educational journey continued as they pursued their interest in Computer Science. From 2020 to 2022, they studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign once again, earning a Master's Degree in Computer Science.

In addition to their academic achievements, Xiaohan has also obtained professional certifications. In 2016, they obtained the Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). Xiaohan is also a candidate for the CFA Level I certification, although the specific institution providing this certification is unknown.

Overall, Xiaohan Liu has a well-rounded educational background encompassing Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Economics, Finance, and Computer Science. Xiaohan has shown a commitment to expanding their knowledge and skills through pursuing multiple degrees and obtaining professional certifications in the field of finance.

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  • Portfolio Management - Long Short Equity

    June, 2017 - present