David Xu

David Xu is a seasoned professional in quantitative research with extensive experience in the finance industry. Currently serving as a Senior Quantitative Researcher at Balyasny Asset Management L.P. since April 2018, David has a strong background in Long/Short Equity strategies. Previous roles include positions as a Quantitative Researcher at the same firm, a Research Assistant at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and a Quantitative Research Intern at KIMC (U.S.), Inc. David also gained experience as a Sales & Trading Intern at Scotiabank and as a Summer Associate with TD. Educational qualifications include an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Master of Finance from MIT Sloan School of Management, and a Bachelor of Mathematics with a focus on Financial Analysis & Risk Management from the University of Waterloo.