Cherry Xingyu Chen
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EDUCATION
State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY) Buffalo, NY
MS in Finance June, 2012
. GPA: 3.6 / 4.0
. Relevant Coursework: Financial Modeling Accounting Complex Financial
Instruments Fixed Income Securities
Sichuan University
Chengdu, China
BS in Finance / BA in International Politics
June, 2011
. GPA: 3.6 / 4.0
. Honors: First Class Scholarship Excellent Student Leader
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Institute of Chemical Engineers New York City, NY
Financial Analyst 9/2012 - Present
. Assisted with generating the 2012 Outlook Report, providing information
to management by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports and
making presentations of analyses.
. Tracked financial status by monitoring variances from
plan and analyzed plans and forecasts with actual
results.
. Assembled spreadsheets and analyzed financial information to produce the
2013 Capital Budget Forecast of business and performed specialized
financial analyses (cash-flow, what-if analyses) to illustrate technical
reports.
. Improved productivity by developing automated applications (macros) and
eliminating duplications.
TAIDA Investment Management Limited
Xi'an, CHINA
Trader Intern
1/2011-2/2011
. Analyzed economic conditions, markets and individual stocks by
compiling data from a variety of sources, interpreting technical
indicators and recommending investments including the timing of
trades.
. Plotted short-term run charts in Excel and performed equity valuation
using FCF model and DCF model to support research.
. Prepared detailed reports including daily PnL analysis and delivered
presentations every morning prior to opening.
. Successfully managed two stocks in the chemical industry and presented
well-conceived strategies designed to minimize risk and improve
investment returns.
Xi'an Commercial Bank
Xi'an, CHINA
Intern, International Business and Capital Planning 6/2010- 8/2010
. Hand-selected to supervise and delegate responsibilities to 10 interns;
improved productivity by separating interns into two teams that tackled
specific financial and administrative tasks.
. Managed and maintained the SWIFT system (global secure financial
messaging system) and processed export documentation and letter of
credit.
. Reviewed and adjusted overnight cash positions. Supported funds
management.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Inc. Xi'an, CHINA
Intern, Private Wealth Management 6/2009-8/2009
. Consulted with high net worth clients to assess needs and provide
financial advice and solutions that aligned with risk tolerance,
income/budgets, retirement plans and other priorities.
. Explained the pros and cons of different financial products and services
and evaluated each client's unique vision, budget and goals, and
presented customized financial strategies.
. Established open lines of communication with clients while serving as
trusted liaison and point of contact during telephone and in-person
meetings.
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, certified Microsoft Office Specialist
(MOS), Excel 2010 Specialist Level.
Familiar with Bloomberg Terminal, SQL Server, Eviews, Yield Book, and
Matlab.
Experience in Financial Modeling, Equity Valuation, Data Analysis,
Financial Reports and Asset allocation.
Friendly, engaging communicator in Mandarin and French.