Zona Zhou
New York,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Business Intelligence Analyst with strong experience in data mapping, reconciliation, and user acceptance testing within fast-paced financial environments. Applies rigorous analytical methods to investigate trends across large datasets, identify inconsistencies, and deliver actionable insights to support operational and trading decisions. Demonstrates strong stakeholder communication skills, effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy, streamline workflows, and enhance data-driven business performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations & Billing Assistant
Le Space STEAM Education
Irvine, USA
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated multiple operational and billing tasks in a high-volume environment, ensuring timely and accurate record updates to support seamless billing processes.
- Validated enrollment and payment records using Excel (function-based matching and PivotTable analysis), identifying discrepancies in billing amounts and transaction timing, leading to improved accuracy in financial reporting.
- Investigated cross-platform data inconsistencies and entry errors, traced variance sources, and collaborated with relevant teams to align billing records, enhancing overall data integrity.
- Compiled and reviewed periodic revenue and payment summaries, verifying reporting consistency and preventing discrepancies caused by differing data treatments.
Analyst Intern
China Minsheng Bank
Wuhan, China
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Analyzed key financial indicators against historical data to assess reasonableness and identify abnormal movements for further review.
- Structured and validated multi-source financial and operational data through logic checks, function-based matching, and PivotTable analysis to ensure accuracy and consistency in internal management reports.
- Compiled operating and financial data with senior analysts, enhancing structured analytical frameworks for recurring internal reporting.
- Summarized key metric changes and analytical findings in daily team meetings, providing concise updates in a high-frequency reporting environment.
Data Analyst Intern
KZ Global Trading LLC
Ontario, USA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed automated data processing workflows using Python (pandas for data cleaning, batch merging, and field matching) and Excel (Power Query integration and Pivot Table aggregation), transforming manual report preparation into repeatable, structured processes.
- Reconciled transaction and reporting data across multiple internal systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency in operational reports, which supported reliable decision-making.
- Conducted cross-system comparisons and anomaly screening to identify and correct data mismatches, refining data handling logic and reducing recurring processing errors.
- Communicated data discrepancies and key metric changes to relevant teams, facilitating ongoing operational monitoring and enhancing cross-team coordination.
Education
B.A. - Economics, Mathematics
New York University
New York12.2025
Skills
- Data analysis
- Python
- R
- Microsoft Spreadsheet analysis
- Spreadsheet analysis
- Problem solving
Leadership Experience
NYU Tandon Next Generation Integrated Campus Project, Team Leader
- Led a cross-disciplinary team in driving project development and staged deliverables, overseeing research direction and task allocation to ensure timely completion
- Integrated technical and financial data to construct a structured project framework and deliver final presentations
- Project nominated for the Nick Russo Award for Innovation.
Timeline
Operations & Billing Assistant
Le Space STEAM Education
05.2024 - 12.2024
Analyst Intern
China Minsheng Bank
12.2023 - 01.2024
Data Analyst Intern
KZ Global Trading LLC
05.2023 - 08.2023
B.A. - Economics, Mathematics
New York University