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Introduction

  • Position: Carissa Xu is the Managing Director and General Manager at Two Sigma China.

  • Role: She leads the local team in China, focusing on execution and risk management.

  • Registration: Under her leadership, Two Sigma China successfully registered as a Private Fund Manager with the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC) in 2019.

  • Experience: Carissa Xu joined Two Sigma in 2018 and has previously worked at the Toronto Stock Exchange and Dow Jones Telerate.

  • Mission: She aims to support China's financial market opening and to be a valuable investment partner for Chinese clients.

Professional Background [1]

  • Education: Carissa Xu has an educational background from Johns Hopkins University.

  • Previous Roles: She has held positions at PwC, the Toronto Stock Exchange, and Dow Jones Telerate.

  • Joining Two Sigma: Carissa Xu joined Two Sigma in September 2018.

  • Experience: She has extensive experience in the financial and investment sectors.

Two Sigma China [2]

  • Establishment: Two Sigma China was incorporated in Shanghai on November 11, 2018.

  • Registration: The company registered as a Private Fund Manager with AMAC in 2019.

  • Operations: The local team focuses on execution and risk management.

  • Partnerships: Two Sigma partnered with Ping An's One Connect and Wharton School to launch the Gamma Star program in May 2019.

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Key Achievements [3]

  • Fund Manager Registration: Successfully registered as a Private Fund Manager with AMAC in 2019.

  • Team Leadership: Leads a team of about 10 people in China.

  • Market Impact: Contributed to Two Sigma's 22% return in 2022.

  • Strategic Partnerships: Launched the Gamma Star program in collaboration with Ping An's One Connect and Wharton School.

Company Overview [2]

  • Founders: Two Sigma was founded in 2001 by David Siegel and John Overdeck.

  • Mission: The company's mission is to find value in the world's data.

  • Clients: Serves clients in investment management, insurance, securities, private investments, and venture capital.

  • Global Presence: Offices in New York, Houston, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

  • Employees: Over 1,600 employees worldwide.

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Leadership Team [2]

  • Co-Chairmen: David Siegel and John Overdeck.

  • Asia Pacific Head: Kenny Lam, also CEO of Two Sigma Asia Pacific Limited.

  • China General Manager: Carissa Xu.

  • Key Roles: Leadership team focuses on expanding global presence and leveraging data science for investment strategies.

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