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Boston, Massachusetts, US

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Manage and mature the Model Risk Management program. This includes defining a 5-year program roadmap, enforcing policies and procedures for an inventory of over 40 models, developing model documentation standards and.
• Lead model validation engagements. This includes planning project scope/timeline/budget, obtaining resources, allocating accountability, providing oversight of project execution, and conducting quality control of the.
• Perform model validations and help management understand their models and model risk, during model project implementation and on an ongoing basis; Provide subject matter expertise in areas of finance (interest rate.
• Stay abreast on the newest regulatory guidelines, industry trends and model techniques for covered business areas
• Lead the buildout and automation of Power BI dashboards, such as Liquidity and Fair Lending, and report the trends of key risk indicators to senior management
• Automated the calculation of early deposit account close metrics and early loan default metrics for the Quarterly Risk Appetite Statement reporting by creating a reusable financial model in Excel

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Drove daily operation of the Model Risk Management program, which encompassed model identification, documentation, risk assessment, annual assessment, change management, findings management and user access control.
• Conducted 5 to 6 model validations annually to ensure accurate and reliable models are used in decision-making processes. This included evaluating model techniques, replicating calculations, challenging assumptions.
• Developed a reusable liquidity monitoring spreadsheet model and conducted bi-weekly analysis of the Bank’s borrowing capacity at Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank during the COVID-19 pandemic

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Derivatives Department - Swaps - Global Processing Team
• Processed OTC equity swap trades, dividends and settlements with 100% accuracy using Excel VBA Macros and MCH accounting system, ensuring timely execution of all trades
• Collaborated with brokers and fund managers to resolve trade discrepancies, reconcile positions and cash balances, and process corporate actions
• Identified and investigated suspicious cash movements and identified root causes to ensure mitigation of potential risks
• Prepared daily fund reports and ad hoc reports per fund, including NAV, holdings, valuations and realized income, providing valuable insights for senior management and fund managers
• Participated in process improvement initiatives by streamlining processes and identifying areas for automation, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy in daily operations.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Developed a comprehensive financial model using Excel to forecast the solar consumption markets in South America and Middle East, and evaluated the profitability of EI under various supply and demand scenarios to.
• Conducted extensive research on the 8 credit rating models, such as FICO, RiskCalc and Merton models, to inform the development of in-house credit rating models for different industries to support the insurance.
• Created or improved credit rating models for municipals and hotels without public ratings respectively
• Performed credit analysis for 2 municipals and 6 hotels by reviewing industry environment and the financials

New Orleans, Louisiana, US

• Generated a pipeline of potential investment opportunities by screening over 300 companies in 2 weeks, analyzing factors such as recurring revenue business model, competitive environment, company size, historical.
• Conducted research on the market size, business model and growth prospect of the homeowner associations (“HOAs”), property management and HOA debt collection industries, respectively
• Performed due diligence, on Alliance CAS, a debt collector of HOAs in Florida, which involved industry research, customer analysis, competitor analysis, licensing state laws, Leveraged Buyout model and future growth.

• Conducted in-depth research of healthcare companies within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, utilizing financial statements, clinical trial data and market trends to understand each company’s operations, products.
• Built and maintained financial models, including discounted cash flow models, relative valuation models, and scenario analyses, to evaluate company financial performance and future prospects
• Conducted industry interviews with key opinion leaders and industry experts to gain insights into market trends, competitive dynamics and regulatory issues affecting the healthcare sectors
• Presented detailed investment theses to portfolio managers, resulting in several recommendations being added to the funds
• Assisted research analysts in the preparation of industry reports, company initiations, and quarterly earnings updates, utilizing various financial models and databases such as Bloomberg and Capital IQ

Hong Kong, HK

• Supported audit and risk control activities of major projects including Everbright Securities Co., Ltd. and Roche Pharma Ltd. by listing control points, preparing “Provided by Client” form, sampling for KPMG testing.
• Earned Best Innovation Prize in the final presentation as a team leader, reporting to KPMG management out of 12 teams

Master Of Science In Finance (Stem-Designated), With Distinction

Bachelor Of Science In Economics, Public Finance