We are delighted to announce that two of our Statistics students, Wanqing An and Terrence Zheng, received awards at the Optiver Awards ceremony!
The Optiver Coding Challenge is an annual competition that the Digital Skills Lab has been hosting since 2020, in collaboration with Optiver, aimed at LSE students. Managed jointly by the Digital Skills Lab and LSE Careers, the challenge invites students to engage in workshops and lectures, forming teams to develop algorithms for trading stocks on a market simulator. The culmination of the challenge sees these teams competing to determine whose algorithm generates the highest returns. Additionally, students are required to create presentations outlining their collaborative efforts and solutions to any encountered obstacles.
Wanqing An showcased exceptional teamwork and leadership skills, earning the individual Team Spirit award. Additionally, Wanqing An was part of the team that secured the Best Trading Strategy award, highlighting their strategic brilliance and profound understanding of market dynamics.
Terrence Zheng's contribution to his team's success was instrumental in winning the Teamwork & Collaboration award. Terrence Zheng and his team exemplified resilience, dedication, and a collaborative spirit that distinguished them from others.
Terrence Zheng told us, 'It was an exciting journey where I was able to put classroom theory into practical use and I sincerely thank LSE’s effort into organizing it.'
The ceremony took place on Friday 8 March 2024 in the Shaw Library.