Jia(sara) Wang
About Jia(sara) Wang
Jia (Sara) Wang is a Senior Risk Analyst with extensive experience in quantitative and statistical analysis, particularly in the personal loan industry. She holds a dual Master's degree in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Delaware and has worked at various organizations, including OneMain Financial and Afterpay Touch.
Work at Afterpay
Currently, Jia Wang serves as a Senior Risk Analyst at Afterpay Touch, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on risk assessment and management, utilizing her expertise in quantitative analysis to support decision-making processes. Her work contributes to the overall strategy of the organization, particularly in the areas of risk mitigation and financial analysis.
Current Role at OneMain Financial
Jia Wang has been employed at OneMain Financial as a Quant Analytics Senior since 2019. In this capacity, she specializes in quantitative and statistical analysis within the personal loan industry. Her responsibilities include data manipulation and analysis, particularly for collection and recovery business, which aids in enhancing operational efficiency and financial performance.
Education and Expertise
Jia Wang holds a dual Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Finance from the University of Delaware, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Dalian Maritime University from 2006 to 2010. She possesses certifications as a SAS Base Programmer and SAS Advanced Programmer for SAS9, indicating her advanced proficiency in SAS programming.
Previous Experience
Before her current roles, Jia Wang gained valuable experience at various organizations. She worked as a Research/Trade Information Intern at the World Trade Center Delaware for one month in 2015 and served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Delaware for three months in the same year. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Officer at Standard Chartered Bank in Tianjin, China, from 2010 to 2011.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Jia Wang has developed and automated KPI reports and dashboards, which enhance data-driven decision-making processes within her organizations. She possesses advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly in creating pivot tables and scatter plots, which support her analytical work and reporting capabilities.