Kevin Wen
London,Islington
Summary
Detail-oriented Risk Analyst with expertise in operational and market risk management, regulatory reporting, and internal controls. Developed risk frameworks, incident management strategies, and business continuity plans in banking. Recently acquired CeMAP, enhancing understanding of UK mortgage regulations and lending practices. Pursuing roles in Mortgage Credit Risk, Credit Risk, Lending Risk, or Mortgage Adviser, leveraging analytical and regulatory experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Risk analyst
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
London, City of London
02.2025 - Current
- Reduced reporting gaps by monitoring market exposures across interest rate FX bonds.
- Improved valuation accuracy and compliance outcomes by completing daily risk checks and controls.
- Enhanced trading book governance by reviewing risk controls and monitoring trade exceptions.
- Improved testing quality by delivering FX option UAT checks for American and digital options.
- Improved regulatory submission readiness by supporting CBRC reporting for G4C and G32.
- Reduced onboarding risk by completing FI whitelist reviews using Bloomberg and authority evidence.
- Enhanced continuity preparedness by supporting branch BCP and BCM planning exercises.
- Strengthened operational resilience outcomes through ongoing participation in resilience initiatives.
- Lowered operational risk exposure by maintaining and enhancing risk frameworks and governance standards.
- Improved incident visibility by collecting, investigating, and reporting operational risk incidents.
- Improved control confidence by supporting RCSA processes and control effectiveness reviews.
- Reduced governance delays by managing operational risk KRI monitoring and reporting steps.
CMD ADMINISTRATOR
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
London, City of London
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Supported branch governance and administrative operations through control compliance workflows.
- Prepared documentation and management presentation reports during delegation visits.
- Acted as master of ceremonies for corporate client event attended by banks.
- Answered inbound phone calls, resulting in excellent customer service provided to clients.
- Organised important company meetings, leading to improved communication across departments.
BUSINESS ASSOCIATE
China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co Ltd
London, City of London
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Handled customer enquiries, policy renewals, endorsements and underwriting support for motor and commercial insurance products.
- Supported risk referrals, product development initiatives and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
- Developed strong client advisory, documentation and regulatory awareness skills transferable to mortgage advisory and lending environments.
- Handled complex negotiations resulting in favourable outcomes for the organisation.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service at all times.
- Identified business opportunities within current client portfolios to grow revenue.
INSURANCE BROKER ASSISTANT
Riversure Ltd
London
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Supported clients in obtaining appropriate insurance solutions based on business requirements and risk exposure.
- Delivered tailored insurance solutions that addressed individual client needs and mitigated risk exposure.
- Interpreted complex insurance documents, clarifying key terms for client understanding and informed decision-making.
- Managed insurance administration processes, ensuring timely renewals, accurate policy amendments, and effective client communications.
Education
Master of Science - Financial Mathematics
King's College London
London 09.2019 - 10.2020
BSc (Hons) - Mathematics, Business Management and Finance
Queen Mary University of London
City of london 09.2016 - 09.2019
Skills
- Operational Risk Management
- Market Risk Monitoring
- Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
- Operational Risk Incident Management
- Key Risk Indicator (KRI) Monitoring
- Risk Reporting
- Risk Governance & Internal Controls
- Financial Regulations
- Consumer Credit Risk
- Credit Risk and Lending Risk Awareness
- Business Continuity Planning (BCP/BCM)
- Stakeholder Communication & Coordination
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Certification
- CeMAP (Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice) – Completed 2026
- Knowledge of UK mortgage regulation, mortgage products, affordability assessments, responsible lending principles and client advisory processes.
Languages
English
Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Secretary of the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK (CCCUK)
- Strong interpersonal, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
Timeline
Risk analyst
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
02.2025 - Current
CMD ADMINISTRATOR
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
11.2022 - 01.2025
BUSINESS ASSOCIATE
China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co Ltd
03.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Financial Mathematics
King's College London
09.2019 - 10.2020
INSURANCE BROKER ASSISTANT
Riversure Ltd
07.2019 - 09.2020
BSc (Hons) - Mathematics, Business Management and Finance
Queen Mary University of London
09.2016 - 09.2019