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Hi, I’m

Jessica Q. Chen CFA FSA

Palo Alto,CA
Jessica Q. Chen CFA FSA

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working

Summary

Multilingual professional with a passion for investing, learning and exploring complex topics. Seeking a career to assess investments and collaborate with team members to achieve successful results. Excited to use expertise and knowledge to benefit the team and contribute to growth.

Work History

Califia Invest LLC

Founder
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Founded an investment education focused boutique and served as the Angel inventor of tech companies with Asian founders
  • Using latest AI empowered tools (Jasper AI, Midjourney) for innovative digital marketing

ABD

Investment Advisor
01.2017 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Conducted 200+ fund reviews, 50+ in-depth fund write-ups, and 30+ in-person meetings with portfolio managers from leading fund families
  • Provided dynamic approach to investment/fiduciary oversight, effective portfolio construction for optimal results, impactful plan design guidance, and intense fund research and assessment.


Aon

Associate Partner
01.2013 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Orchestrated cross-functional efforts of financial professionals across 30+ countries
  • Directed annual global pension accounting and fund investments for West Coast clients
  • Analyzed investment performance; identified opportunities, and optimized ROI.

Mercer, Retirement

Principal, National Business Development Leader
01.2008 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Developed and executed retirement consulting services sales strategies to the national accounts.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Actuary Auditor
01.2006 - 12.2007

Job overview

  • Audited pension funds and retirement funds.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
3
Languages

Education

Columbia University
New York, NY

MBA from Executive CFO Program
11.2022

University Overview

Learnt a financial frameworks that embrace global business strategies to manage investors, analysts, and the board to optimize business efficiency. Courses include: M&A/LBO/Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments/Advanced Equity Valuations

Skills

  • Portfolio Management
  • Macro Economics
  • Business Growth
  • Prioritization
  • Mutual Funds
  • Investment Strategy
  • Client Relationships
  • Market Trends
  • Client Service
  • Global Marketing
  • Investment Philosophy
  • Investment Products
  • Strategic Direction

Timeline

Founder

Califia Invest LLC
01.2020 - Current

Investment Advisor

ABD
01.2017 - 12.2019

Associate Partner

Aon
01.2013 - 12.2018

Principal, National Business Development Leader

Mercer, Retirement
01.2008 - 12.2012

Actuary Auditor

PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2006 - 12.2007

Columbia University

MBA from Executive CFO Program
Jessica Q. Chen CFA FSA