LISHA YANG
New York,NY
Summary
Graduate student at Columbia University with a deep-seated passion for the financial markets and a sincere interest in Susquehanna’s unique, research-driven approach to equities. I possess a high level of proficiency in connecting disparate pieces of information, from geopolitical shifts and cultural sentiment to rigorous statistical data, integrating them through both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. This multidisciplinary lens allows me to produce a comprehensive grasp of a company’s financial future and the broader market environment. I am an analytical problem-solver eager to contribute to Susquehanna’s collaborative, fast-paced team by identifying catalyst-driven investment opportunities through fundamental research and valuation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Markets & Investments Research Intern
Beryl Consulting Group
10.2025 - Current
- Modeled global market trends and macroeconomic shifts using quantitative and qualitative analysis to support cross-asset investment strategies.
- Analyze large datasets to prepare market reports and industry-specific memos, turning data into recommendations and storytelling our clients
- Reviewed and analyzed backtesting concepts for investment strategies in collaboration with the quantitative research team.
Accounting Intern
Arcadia Accountancy Corp
Los Angeles, California
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in preparation of financial statements and reports for clients, contributing to informed decision-making.
- Generated financial performance reports using Microsoft Excel for client presentations, facilitating insights into financial health.
- Ensured accuracy in financial documentation and payroll processing using QuickBooks, supporting timely and error-free payroll cycles.
Policy Analyst Intern
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative integrated Macro environment assessments (MEAs) for multiple countries, utilizing statistical methods to advise Ministries of Foreign Affairs on policy implications.
- Extracted and modeled field data to develop strategic initiatives, applying logical reasoning and complex problem-solving to enhance policy recommendations.
- Collaborated with teams to analyze global sentiment and cultural sentiment trends.
- Processed Ad Hoc Tasks that react with real-time news around the world
Education
Master of Public Administration (MPA) - International Finance and Economic Policy
Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
New York, NY05-2027
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Diplomacy and World Affairs, Economics
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Bloomberg Terminal Market News Research
- Quantitative Modeling and Statistical Analysis
- Macroeconomic Trend Research
- Probability Theory
- Data Visualization
- Python
- R
- Stata
- Excel analysis
- AI tools
- Bloomberg Terminal
- Fundamental analysis
- Geospatial Analysis
- Financial Software
Leadership And Activities
Harvard Student Youth Leadership Conference (HSYLC), Seminar & Capstone Leader, Delivered complex economic concepts to diverse audiences and evaluated student research, fostering an intellectually driven environment.
Timeline
Global Markets & Investments Research Intern
Beryl Consulting Group
10.2025 - Current
Accounting Intern
Arcadia Accountancy Corp
11.2023 - 02.2024
Policy Analyst Intern
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Master of Public Administration (MPA) - International Finance and Economic Policy
Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Diplomacy and World Affairs, Economics
Occidental College