COLIN HUANG
**** **** *** **, ***********, MN ***14
Tel: 612-***-****; E-mail: ********@***.***
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Expected May 2014
M.S. of Financial Mathematics (3.6/4.0)
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) 07/2012
B.S., Telecommunications Engineering (3.7/4.0)
EXPERIENCE
DerivActiv LLC, Quantitative Developer Mpls, MN 3/2013-6/2013, 9/2013-present
Enhancing fixed income knowledge and software development skills by:
Building C++ pricing library from scratch in a team
Extending the C++ library to Excel application
Successfully pricing bonds, cap/floors and swap/swaption using the system.
Open Access Technology (OATI) Software Developer Intern Mpls, MN 6/2013-9/2013
Improved analytical and implementation skills:
Implemented exotic option valuations using numerical algorithms in C# & Silverlight
Drafted implementation workflows for Standard Portfolio Analysis of Risk
Queried financial data using SQL Server and validated computation results
CME Group Project University of Minnesota 4/2013-4/2013
Gained modeling and calibration skills:
Calibrated Gatheral volatility model using option market data
Modeled American option prices by mixing Whaley model and Gatheral volatilities
Eliminated arbitrage opportunities using the new pricing strategy
University of Minnesota, Quantitative Finance Tutor 3/2013-12/2013
Built strong communication and organizational skills:
Coached master level student-athletes on stochastic calculus and option pricing
Evaluated students’ performance and adjusted teaching strategies
University Trading Challenge-New York Team Member 10/2012-11/2012
Fostered trading intuitions and improved hedging skills:
Analyzed stock and futures prices and made appropriate trading decisions
Hedged oil company’s risk with futures and collars in a case study setting
GF Securities Ltd. Co., Guangdong, China, Analyst Assistant Intern 07/2011-09/2011
Developed strong analytical and communication skills:
Analyzed PE ratio of stocks and effect of government policy on stock market
Coached nearly 100 clients on opening accounts and using the trading software
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experienced: C++, C#, Matlab, Java, MS Office Suite; Basic: SQL Server, VBA
ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS
Strong academic achievements and deep commitment/passion for working with people.
Second-Class Prize Scholarship holder 2009,2010,2011
Volunteer teacher Pingxiwangfu Baimiao Primary School - Beijing, 07/2009
Volunteer - Explained films for blind senior citizens - Beijing 07/2010