Xinyi Zhang
Operations Research and Information Engineering
Financial Engineering
MEng
Fall
2018
Biography
MEng Concentration: Financial Engineering
Anticipated Graduation Date: December 2018
Education (previous degree): Peking University; Bachelor of Environmental Science and Economics
Experience:
- China Securities Company: Quantitative Analysis Assistant in Asset Management Department (Fall 2016 & Spring 2017)
- Academic Project: Project in Financial Time Series Course in ARMA, GARCH and VAR (Spring 2016)
- Leadership: League Secretary of Association of CDM-Club in Peking University (Fall 2015 & Spring 2016)
- Academic Research: The Impact of Health Status on Elders’ Working Participation and Its Changes in Econometrics (Fall 2015)
Hobbies: Travelling, badminton, fitness
Why do you want to pursue a career in finance?
I am fascinated by the theoretical as well as the practical aspect of working in the finance field. I am particularly enticed by the rigorous analysis that is required to make an impact in the financial world.
What makes you unique?
I like traveling and especially appreciate natural landscapes. I have traveled to almost every province in China and have a special taste for viewing natural plateaus.