Di Wang, PhD, is a senior quantitative research analyst at Northern Trust Asset Management. In this role, she works on NTAM’s factor-based research, supporting the equity platform of the Quantitative Strategies Group. Prior to joining Northern Trust, she worked at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington, DC, where she authored a number of publications and working papers. Wang received her PhD in economics from the University of Maryland, with a concentration in international finance. She also holds an MA in international political economy from Stanford University.