Resume/CV

1. Pearson Yam
9 Leone Close Scarsdale, NY | New York, NY 10013 | (914) 574-7155 | py364@nyu.edu
Education
New York University, New York, NY August 2011 – May 2015
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Relevant coursework: Urban Economics, Labor Economics
- Minor in Game Design
University College London, London, United Kingdom August 2013 – December 2013
Relevant coursework: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Money and Banking
East China Normal University, Shanghai, China August 2011 – May 2012
Relevant coursework: Introduction to Contemporary China
Work Experience
DBS Bank Hong Kong, Hong Kong June – August 2014
Summer Analyst, Treasury and Markets
- Researched and presented findings on various topics including:
- The Internet of Things ($USD 15 Billion)
- US Interest Rates and their effect on the US Dollar
- The Shanghai – Hong Kong Stock Connect (RMB 250 to 300 Billion between China and Hong
Kong)
SQN Capital Management, New York (Wall Street) March 2013 – June 2013
Assistant Research Analyst
- Organized and compiled databases to facilitate productivity within the managementteam
- Advised Managing Director on investment opportunities in hydraulic fracturing for natural gas
ROCIM Hong Kong, Hong Kong June 2010 – August 2010
Research Analyst
- Assisted with identification of high growth potential Asian companies for investment
opportunities
- Attended company end of year summary report meetings conducted in Mandarin
- Created, organized, and managed database separating prospective companies from clients
Skills
Coursera: Completed Introduction to Financial Accounting (Wharton Certified)
- Technical: Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel (vlookup, macros), Word, Adobe Photoshop,GIMP,
Illustrator, SQL, InDesign, Python, Unity,HTML, CSS, Linux,Teamviewer
- Language: Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese (conversational), Spanish (conversational)
Activities
University of London, London, United Kingdom October 2013
- Facilitated interactions between local students in London and NYU students
- Led a focus group examining cultural misconceptions associated with living and studying abroad
- Provided a “foreign” perspective on the portrayal of cultural differences as represented in film
Private Instruction, Bronx, NY; Scarsdale, NY July 2012 – 2013
- Developed course syllabus and assignments
- Designed materials for individual assessment
Achievements
- Congressional Award Silver Medal 2010
- New York State School Association level 6 (maximum rank) Violin Achievement