Jing Sheng

Jing (Shawn) Sheng is an accomplished data scientist and financial professional with extensive experience in alternative data research and investment analysis. Currently serving as Lead Data Scientist & Regional Lead (Asia) at Balyasny Asset Management L.P. since August 2022, Sheng leads global TMT alt data initiatives and collaborates with Asia portfolio managers. Prior experience includes roles as Sector Data Team Lead at Tybourne Capital Management, where actionable investment ideas were generated from fundamental research, and as an Investment Data Scientist at Point72, focusing on managing long/short positions in the U.S. market. Early career stages included analyst positions at Goldman Sachs and CICC, providing background in equity research across various sectors. Educational credentials consist of a Master's degree in Biostatistics from Harvard University and a PhD in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis, complementing an undergraduate degree in Economics and Mathematics from the same institution.