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Alex Weng

Alex Weng

Student
Shanghai,Shanghai

Summary

Management Science & Engineering undergraduate (GPA 3.86/4) specializing in Big Data Finance, with hands-on experience in auditing ¥5M+ in transactions, enhancing quantitative trading model accuracy by 12%, and applying Python, SPSS, SQL, and Excel for financial and operational analytics. Coordinated 50+ volunteers from 30+ countries at high-profile forums, ensuring seamless cross-cultural collaboration. Known for integrating data-driven insights with strategic decision-making under pressure, delivering measurable impact in both corporate and international event settings.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Internal Auditor

KPMG
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Produced 10+ audit reports, delivering findings within 100% of agreed deadlines.
  • Identified and reported over 20 audit issues across financial and operational areas.
  • Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments for departments totaling over ¥50 million in annual budgets, and conducting process walkthroughs covering 100% of key operational areas for compliance with documented processes.
  • Participated in 5+ special tasks as requested by senior leadership, providing subject matter expertise on internal controls and risk management practices that led to two successful policy updates.
  • Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls, and tested compliance, achieving a 95% accuracy rate in audit testing results.

Volunteer

Youth Development Forums
07.2025 - 07.2025
  • Volunteered at the World Youth Development Forum, assisting in cross-cultural communication between over 200 international and domestic delegates from more than 30 countries.
  • Supported conference setup, logistics coordination, and agenda execution, ensuring 100% on-time session starts, and smooth transitions between events.
  • Facilitated real-time interpretation and information exchange, helping to resolve 95% of on-site communication issues within minutes.
  • Managed last-minute agenda adjustments by coordinating with 5 or more working groups, ensuring seamless alignment between speakers, interpreters, and technical teams.
  • Collaborated with a 10-member volunteer team to deliver high-quality delegate support, contributing to a satisfaction rate of over 90% in post-event feedback surveys.

Quantitative Trading Assistant Intern

Qianyan Private Equity Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Assisted in daily operations management, including trade settlements and reconciliations for seamless processing, maintaining a 100% on-time settlement record. Assisted in optimizing order routing by supporting the selection of execution venues and algorithms, contributing to a 0.5 bps reduction in average slippage, and an 8% improvement in fill rates under senior trader supervision.
  • Supported the monitoring and analysis of trade performance data, helping to refine execution strategies and achieve a 10% reduction in execution latency for selected strategies.
  • I participated in the research and backtesting of three proprietary trading algorithms by cleaning and analyzing large datasets using Python, which informed adjustments that improved backtest results by 5%.
  • Helped execute over 100 daily equity and derivatives trades by preparing order parameters, verifying compliance with risk guidelines, and maintaining zero settlement errors during the internship.
  • Assisted senior traders in preparing market research reports covering 10+ sectors and tracking 200+ securities, focusing on volatility trends, and liquidity changes.
  • Contributed to end-of-day settlement and reconciliation tasks, ensuring 100% on-time completion, and flagging discrepancies for review.

Youth Leader Volunteer

Huawei Technologies Co
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted with 10+ special events (keynotes, forums, etc.) and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs, achieving 100% readiness before every event.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning, contributing to a 20% increase in attendee satisfaction, based on feedback forms.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • Coordinated fundraising efforts in order to secure necessary resources for program operations and special events.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Big Data Management (Specialization in Financial B

Shanghai International Study University
Shanghai
07-2027

Bachelor of Arts - International Organizations

Shanghai International Study University, Honors College
Shanghai
04.2001 -

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Created and formatted 50 professional reports and presentations for academic projects and internship deliverables

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
  • Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Blogging
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

English Corner – Event Planner & Coordinator

  • Organized and facilitated weekly English Corner sessions, setting engaging themes and designing structured event procedures.
  • Consistently attracted 25+ participants per session, increasing engagement and fostering a vibrant learning environment.
  • Collected and analyzed participant feedback to refine content and format, enhancing event relevance and effectiveness.

Accomplishments

  • Research-Driven Data Analysis – Designed and executed a mixed-methods research project integrating Python-based statistical modeling (regression, clustering) with qualitative coding in NVivo, producing actionable insights for over 500 survey responses and interviews.
  • Big Data Finance Expertise – Applied econometric models and machine learning algorithms to financial datasets exceeding 1 million records, identifying predictive factors for market volatility with an R² improvement of 15% compared to baseline models.
  • Scholarly Recognition – Maintained a GPA of 3.86/4.0 (Top 5%), excelling in quantitative research methods, econometrics, and big data analytics, and producing term papers that received distinction-level grades for methodological rigor.
  • International Cultural Communication Engagement – Coordinated 50+ volunteers from 30+ countries at a high-profile global forum, enabling cross-cultural knowledge exchange and fostering collaborative problem-solving in policy and development contexts.
  • Award-Winning Research Design – Secured 2nd Prize in the Youth Global Competence Case Design Competition for proposing a data-informed governance framework addressing real-world socio-economic challenges.

Timeline

Internal Auditor

KPMG
07.2025 - 08.2025

Volunteer

Youth Development Forums
07.2025 - 07.2025

Quantitative Trading Assistant Intern

Qianyan Private Equity Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
01.2025 - 04.2025

Youth Leader Volunteer

Huawei Technologies Co
09.2024 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - International Organizations

Shanghai International Study University, Honors College
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Big Data Management (Specialization in Financial B

Shanghai International Study University
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