Yanqi Ma
■ ***********@*****.*** ■ 203-***-**** ■ 77 Prospect Street, APT 3F, Stamford, CT 06901
KEY STRENGTHS
Solid financial analytical skills
Detail oriented, hard-working and multi-tasking
Fast learner and team player
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Stamford, CT
MS in Financial Risk Management (STEM-designated) September 2014-December 2015
Relevant Coursework: Financial Modeling (Modeling Risk Exposures, Multivariate Risk Models, backtesting and stress testing), Credit Risk Analysis, Fixed Income Analysis, Equity Market.
Project: Calculated VaR and ES, Figuring out the cause of Euro Debt Crisis by applying risk management tool in real data; Evaluated risk exposure measurement by performing backtesting and stress testing. GUANGDONG UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES Guangzhou, China BS in Finance and Journalism (Dual-degree program) September 2009-June 2013
Relevant Coursework: Calculus, Statistics, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Management, Insurance EXPERIENCE
THOMSON REUTERS CORPORATION New York, NY
Uconn Capstone Project member July 2015-November 2015
Created model for clients to predict Asian market yield curve using yield curves and forward currency rate from US market. Conducted parametric test and backtesting to evaluate the performance of this model.
Adjusted yield curve from short-term to long-term. Collected data and performed analysis using Bloomberg. LINYUAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO., LTD Shenzhen, China Associate Intern October 2013–December 2013
Compiled quarterly analysis reports and industry trend reports for traders. Pass SAC License exam.
Conducted risk tolerance evaluation on new clients and assisted in opening stock account. SIMULATED STOCK INVESTMENT COMPETITION Guangzhou, China Team Leader March 2012
Organized regular meeting and assigned tasks to team member based on their individual strengths
Guided members how to do fundamental analysis and trade on the simulated stock trading systems. EARLY EXPERIENCE
Part-time Interpreter Shenzhen International Furniture Exhibition, China August 2013
Customer Service iSoftStone Information Management Co.,Ltd, China June 2013-September 2013 SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT), Matlab, Bloomberg terminal, VBA, Eviews Language: English (Full Professional Proficiency); Mandarin(Native); Cantonese (Native) Others: Toastmasters Club member, volunteer of Asian Games, Best Notetaking Student Award