ALLY YU-PING WU, FRM
**** **** ******, *** ** ( Bridgeport, CT 06604
Cell: 585-***-**** ( **.******@*****.***
CREDIT ANALYST
Versatile and driven finance professional with progressive experience
analyzing financially distressed corporate credit counterparties in
technology, gaming, shipping, industrial, and leverage finance
industries and project finance in energy and mining sectors. In-depth
knowledge of lending process and derivatives offered in the capital
market. Highly motivated, self-directed team player who builds
effective working relationships with all stakeholders. Committed to
adding value and exceeding expectations through collaborative problem
solving, strong analytical skills, and focus on accounts and
industries covered. U.S. permanent resident, fluent in Mandarin.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Citibank N.A., Hong Kong Branch, Hong Kong ( 2008 - 2009
Vice President, Institution Recovery Management
Covered a portfolio composed of financially distressed counterparties and
worth approximately $400 million. Specific industries covered included
technology, gaming, shipping, industrial, and leverage finance. Monitored
borrower's financial performance and operating efficiency and interfaced
with a Senior Credit Officer to obtain proper approvals. Performed
financial analysis and valuation to ensure proper classification and mark
in Asia corporate portfolio.
Prepared monthly updates for 15 accounts per the request of Citi credit
policy and regulator. Evaluated the transaction proposal to classified
accounts and provided recommendation to enhance the structure and improve
pricing. Forecasted the cost of credit for the next 12-month period to
provide guidance for internal and external users.
Reviewed each account with country relationship manager, local credit team,
the borrower, financial advisor, and legal regarding covenant revision,
additional financing required, and loan repayment schedule change and
reached balance of risk/reward. Represented Citibank in restructuring
negotiations and meetings within bank syndicate. Drove negotiation process
with financially distressed companies and liaised with independent
financial advisors and law firms to achieve maximum recovery rate.
Transactions Participated
< Completed the $600MM secured Term Loan covenant revision for TECH,
Micron's JV in Singapore.
< Finalized FerroChina restructuring process with Minmetals' purchase of
its five operating subs.
< Summarized claims against Lehman Brothers Asia entities and prepared
proof of debt with external legal.
< Assisted in exposure consolidation and internal set-off for Satyam,
whose CEO resigned after falsifying accounts.
Key Achievements
< Received nearly $35 million in principal loan repayments from covered
accounts in 2009.
< Contributed to the highest OCC review mark for Asia among Citi global
corporate portfolio.
Loan Document ( Valuation ( Risk Ratings ( Financial Modeling(
Transaction Assessment
Financial Statement Analysis ( ISDA ( Credit Risk ( Portfolio Management
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Citibank N.A., New York, NY ( 2006 - 2008
Risk Management Associate
Exposed to four different business areas and developed solid understanding
of credit and other risks through high-profile two-year program that
afforded access to senior risk managers and presentations to Citi
businesses. Received two-month formal credit training and personal coaching
for presentation skills.
Credit & Operational Risk Analytics (04/08 - 07/08)
Reviewed risk rating processes and communicated with risk manager in
related business for measures to improve models and scorecards.
Citi Secondee at Guangdong Development Bank (09/07 - 03/08)
Executed large credit originations and assisted Chief Risk Officer with
the key initiatives such as economic group reporting and major related-
party transactions that improved corporate governance.
Structured Portfolio Management (03/07 - 08/07)
Prepared quarterly and annual reviews and acted as administrative agent
for 10 names in Infrastructure and Energy Finance portfolio, covering
energy, transportation, and mining sectors. Updated financial spreads
and monitored operating/financial performance. Alerted Senior Credit
Officer when financial/operating results did not meet plan. Followed-up
with the borrower to ensure submission of all required statements per
the loan document. Attended bank meetings and kept updated on economic
and political events that could affect project performance. Achieved
$15 million loan sale target set by Business.
Citi Alternative Investment (07/06 - 02/07)
Monitored market risk limits and assisted fund managers to discover
reasons for breaches and enhance data quality.
KPMG International, Taipei, Taiwan ( 2000 - 2003
Senior Audit Associate, International Practice
Directed a team of four staff members on audit engagements, all of which
were completed within set time and budget limits. Analyzed fluctuation and
reserve level on financial statements of major clients including Motorola,
Astra Zeneca, and Merck KGaA.
Key Achievements
< Achieved the highest utilization rate in the International Practice
group.
< Enhanced interpersonal relationships with multinational clients in
manufacturing and pharmaceuticals that resulted in 100% client
retention rate and contributed to increasing service fees 3% - 5%
annually.
< Selected by partners and senior managers as one out of every five
Senior Associates to mentor subordinates.
Other Experience: Participated in a work and travel exchange program as a
Customer Service Rep with Ramada Inns aimed at exposing interns to American
culture and improving English language skills.
EDUCATION
University of Rochester - Simon Graduate School of Business, Rochester, NY
( 2006
Master of Business Administration (Finance Concentration)
National ChengChi University, Taipei, Taiwan ( 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting Major)
CERTIFICATIONS
FRM (Financial Risk Manager); Candidate for CFA level II