Financial/Business Analyst

STELLA LU

*********@*****.*** • 646-***-****

Professional Summary

Experienced Financial Professional in VC/PE, Wealth Management, Financial Analysis and Bond & Equity Sales/Trading

Professional Experience

VP of Operations & Business Relationship Development 05/2017 Current Acadya Capital Group, San Jose, CA / Beijing, China

● Conducted sourcing of 50+ startups/established high tech companies; screened and performed initial due diligence on them for potential venture investment & business development

● Developed and implemented customized business promotion strategies for 10+ portfolio companies based on in depth understanding of core technology through both effective communication with portfolio companies executives and additional market research & analysis

● Prepared presentation and obtained partnership intention from 20+ Chinese investors and business partners Assistant Vice President / Senior Private Client Advisor 04/2015 05/2017 East West Bank, Cupertino, CA

● Built $100million+ AUM (assets under management) from both institutional and individual clients utilizing various financial strategies and instruments

● Increased client acquisition rate by over 25% through quarterly seminars and VIP exclusive events

● Maintained high client satisfaction rate through value added business services

● Collaborated with professionals in other financial fields, including VC/PE, Real Estate, Tax, Legal, etc Senior Real Estate Consultant 01/2015 11/2016

Coco Tan Real Estate, Cupertino, CA

● Generated 50% more leads through engaging conversation at open house

● Shortened properties purchase time by 10% 20% for home buyers by providing comprehensive research and analysis of local luxury residential real estate market Investment Advisor Representative 11/2012 04/2015 Transamerica Financial Advisors, INC, Mountain View, CA

● Provided full line of financial services to 60+ clients, including customized financial analysis, tax strategies, risk management, portfolio construction and asset protection

● Hosted 30+ financial and business seminars to both internal agents and public audience Capital Markets Analyst 06/2009 04/2015

Provident Funding Associates L.P, San Bruno, CA

● Increased company profit by an average of $100k/month via CRA trading program

● Strategically structured the mortgage backed securities deals and negotiate pricings with various bond dealers from major investment banks

● Managed $800 million securities funding line; explored and evaluated different options to settle securities promptly and cost effectively

Financial Analyst 07/2008 05/2009

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

● Monitored banking and financial developments in Asian markets and presented research findings to senior management for effective management decision

● Analyzed financial data for various research projects regarding banking systems and regulatory framework Education and Licenses

● B.A. in Economics with High Honors University of California, Berkeley

● Series 6, 7, 63, 65 Licensed; CA Life & Health Insurance Licensed

● Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III Candidate

● Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook

● Fluent in Chinese

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