JIYU ZHANG
Manchester,UK
Summary
Seasoned professional in actuarial science with deep focus on risk management and financial forecasting. Able to deliver accurate predictions and data-driven strategies by leveraging mathematical and statistical acumen. Proficiency in using actuarial software to optimise processes and support informed decision-making.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Analyst Intern
New Business Research Centre
China, Shenzhen
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Optimised financial models, reducing investment payback cycle by 17%.
- Developed insurance-related financial models utilising data from 2010 to 2021.
Intern, Online Marketing Planning
AXA France Group
China, Macau
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted analysis of insurance product performance utilising customer data.
- Developed financial models while leading data modelling team.
- Estimated five-year return of 147% on selected insurance schemes.
Education
MSc - Financial Mathematics
University of Leeds
United Kingdom 09.2023 - 09.2024
BSc - Actuarial Science
Heriot-Watt University
United Kingdom 09.2021 - 06.2023
BSc - Economic Statistics
Tianjin University of Finance & Economics
China 09.2019 - 06.2021
Skills
- R and Python
- Excel and SPSS
- Statistical modeling
- Actuarial pricing strategies
- Markov chains and survival analysis
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Certification
IFoA Exemptions, CS1, CS2, CM1, CM2, CB1, CB2
Languages
Mandarin
Native
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- MMA, Football and Hiking
Timeline
MSc - Financial Mathematics
University of Leeds
09.2023 - 09.2024
Business Analyst Intern
New Business Research Centre
08.2022 - 09.2022
Intern, Online Marketing Planning
AXA France Group
07.2022 - 08.2022
BSc - Actuarial Science
Heriot-Watt University
09.2021 - 06.2023
BSc - Economic Statistics
Tianjin University of Finance & Economics
09.2019 - 06.2021
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