Kai Zhang

Kai Zhang is a quantitative researcher with extensive experience in systematic trading strategies and financial mathematics. Currently employed at HAP Capital since March 2020, Kai specializes in option systematic market making and cash equity intraday strategies. Previous roles include a quantitative research summer associate at J.P. Morgan and a teaching assistant for financial mathematics at Baruch College. As a global alpha researcher at Trexquant Investment LP, Kai was recognized three times as Global Alpha Researcher of the Month and developed profitable medium-frequency alphas. Early career experiences include a quantitative research internship at Renaissance-Era Capital, where Kai built a multi-factor framework and developed factor signals for equity markets. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Financial Engineering and two Bachelor of Science degrees in Financial Mathematics from Baruch College and Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.