Miao (Crystal) Hu
*** ****** ***, **** ***, NJ **024, (917) 981- 0850,
*************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
. Dedicated, detail-oriented, and passionate financial professional with a
broad-based background in asset management industry
. Recognized for professionalism, positive attitude, commitment to
excellence, and exceptional ability to communicate and interact
effectively with clients, senior management, and peers
. Analytical problem solver with a strong figure aptitude and ability to
quickly grasp complex concepts
. Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
. Solid skills in multitasking and time management, worked well under
pressure and tight deadlines
. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access),
Knowledge of SAS, MySQL, database search queries, Strategic Insight
Simfund, Morningstar Direct, Lipper Hindsight
. Strong knowledge in distribution, product management, strategy,
marketing, regulation, M&A, fund manager due diligence, fund performance
analysis, portfolio selection, and financial statement analysis
. Advanced oral and written Chinese(Mandarin); beginner Cantonese
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES
Strategic Insight, an Asset Int'l Company, New York, NY, US
Senior Research Analyst, Feb 2008- Present
. Provide mutual fund industry research, analysis and consulting services
to clients in the asset management, equity research, investment banking,
private equity and insurance industries
. Independently analyze mutual fund industry trends; author research
publications. Manage client relationships; interface with clients
regarding the mutual fund industry, Strategic Insight research and
databases.
. Develop research reports for clients using Strategic Insight databases
(Simfund) and knowledge of the asset management industry.
. Support senior management by preparing analytical reports and client
presentations.
. Interact with both external clients and internal (consultants and
managing directors) in delivering various research projects; answered
clients inquires on fund flows, trends, and regulatory issues.
. Provide senior and mid-level management both quantitative & qualitative
support in preparing meetings, fund forums, and presentations; presented
research findings to senior managing directors
TD Bank Financial Group, Toronto ON, Canada
Investment Consultant, Dec 2006 - Jul 2007
. Reviewed and calculated clients' portfolios asset allocation and
weighting, advised client on fund selection and assisted clients'
portfolios balance
. Executed and verified mutual fund trades; adhered strictly to compliance
and operational risk controls in accordance with company and regulatory
standards, policies and practices
. Achieved revenue and customer-retention goals while increasing client
profitability through relationship building, outstanding service
delivery, cross selling, referral development; exceeded sales target by
30% quarterly
. Analyzed financial statement and computed ratios to assist in credit
granting decisions
Parkson Department Store, Dalian, Liaoning, China
Marketing Analyst, Sep 2000- Jul 2002
. Collaborated on executing market research campaigns and coordinated with
outside marketing agencies to gather customer information
. Prepared accurate and timely analysis reports and presented research
results to assist company executives in strategic decision makings
. Conducted customer focus group to identify the quality of customer care
and improved the customer experience index by 15%
EDUCATION
Passed CFA Level I, II
Sep 2002- Nov 2003: School of Social Science, University of Ulster, UK
Master of Science in Communication, Public Relations and Advertising
Sep 1996- Jul 2000: Dalian Maritime University, China
Bachelor of Business in Marketing