Qianru Xin
Edinburgh, UK
Summary
Diligent and analytical Fintech postgraduate with a strong background in finance and technology. Skilled in Finance, market research and data analysis, demonstrated through impactful internships as a consultant and analyst. Recognized for leadership, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving talents through academic achievements and extracurricular engagements.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Strategy Consulting Intern
SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd
Shanghai, China
2023.04 - 2023.06
- Integrated data on EV battery recycling, covering capacity, processes, efficiency, and energy consumption via cold calls, market research, and patent analysis, and applied data toward developing optimum strategies for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance
- Assessed salt lake lithium extraction techniques and reserves in Qinghai and Tibet, and calculated OPEX and CAPEX of existing programs to support Rio Tinto in optimising its acquisition plan
- Compiled global EV shipment and regional production capacity data to support the internal team in identifying and understanding the future layout of the market
Copper Industry Analyst Intern
Shanghai Shanshan Trading Co., Ltd
Shanghai, China
2023.02 - 2023.04
- Tracked quarterly copper output data to assess the industry's 2022 performance and explore root causes of production fluctuations, supporting the team in developing the 2023 trading plan
- Calculated cash cost and visualized net profit curves of 19 mining companies with Python to evaluate their operational performance and forecast the future competition layout
- Carried out an industry cost-profit report focusing on profitability strategies and factors influencing cost and profit variations and leveraged market data to identify market opportunities
Wealth Management Intern
China Merchants Bank
Shanghai, China
2022.07 - 2022.08
- Collected, categorized, and analyzed clients' assets, compiled a shortlist of over 1,000 potential clients with large investment capacity, and supported wealth management managers in selling financial products
- Expanded the market for high-net-worth clients, grasped their past investment preferences, introduced advantages and future returns of the Bank's financial products in terms of liquidity, profitability, and security through telephone calls and text messages, and generated over RMB 10 million in asset management
- Liaised with public fund managers and facilitated five public fund roadshows within the department
Education
MSc - Finance, Technology and Policy
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 09/2023 - 08/2024
Bachelor of Economics - Finance
East China University of Science and Technology
Shanghai 09/2019 - 06/2023
Undergraduate Summer School - Business and Management
King's College London
London 07/2022 - 08/2022
Skills
- Technical skills: proficient in Python, Stata, SPSS, SQL, EViews, Wind, SAS Programming, Microsoft Office Suite
- Fintech & Finance
- Data & Business Analysis
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Multi-Tasking
- Critical-Thinking
Languages
English
Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Timeline
Strategy Consulting Intern
SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd
2023.04 - 2023.06
Copper Industry Analyst Intern
Shanghai Shanshan Trading Co., Ltd
2023.02 - 2023.04
Wealth Management Intern
China Merchants Bank
2022.07 - 2022.08
MSc - Finance, Technology and Policy
The University of Edinburgh
09/2023 - 08/2024
Bachelor of Economics - Finance
East China University of Science and Technology
09/2019 - 06/2023
Undergraduate Summer School - Business and Management
King's College London
07/2022 - 08/2022