Chong Hou Lao

Amsterdam

Hi, I am Howard! I am always up for difficult challenges and constantly pushing myself. A warm welcome to my page, where you can learn more about me! Leave a message here if you would like to get in touch. 


Experience

Quantitative Researcher

Optiver, Amsterdam

Pricing research 

Aug 2021 - 

Fixed Income Analyst

Mirabaud Asset Management, London

Emerging Market Fixed Income

June 2019 - December 2019

Education

Columbia University

MA Financial Mathematics

Additional to my degree, I took two PhD level courses on Analysis and Probability.

University graduate council

September 2020 - April 2021

University of Cambridge (Trinity Hall)

BA Mathematics (MA Cantab in 2024)

Statistics, Probability and Discrete Mathematics.

September 2016 - June 2019

Volunteering

Commissioner

International Mathematical Olympiad 2020 Macau centre

Worked to safeguard the integrity and fairness of the world's most prestigious Mathematical Olympiad.

September 2020

Contestant Site Deputy Director

International Mathematical Olympiad 2019, Bath

Co-directed the running of the contestant site, which housed 112 national teams.

July 2019

June Event Treasurer

Trinity Hall June Event 2019

Budgeted the relaunch of the 100+ years traditional event previously cancelled due to financial difficulties.

October 2018 - June 2019

Skills

Most used languages
  • Python
  • English
  • C++
  • 廣東話
  • 普通话

Other random bits
  • Licensed taxi driver
  • 38 countries, 293 flights, 933,253 km flown
  • Air miles expert and a travel guru