Yuting Yang, Frm
About Yuting Yang, Frm
Yuting Yang is the Director of Model Validation at CIBC, with expertise in stress testing models and advanced programming skills. She holds a Master's degree in Mathematical Finance from the University of Toronto and has passed both levels of the Financial Risk Manager exams.
Current Position at CIBC
Yuting Yang is currently serving as the Director of Model Validation at CIBC. Since 2017, she has been based in the Toronto, Canada Area. Her role involves overseeing the validation of various financial models, ensuring they are accurate and reliable for the institution’s needs.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Before assuming her current role, Yuting Yang worked as a Model Validation Associate at CIBC from 2013 to 2017. During her tenure in this position, she honed her skills in validating critical financial models, applying advanced quantitative methods, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Experience at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
In 2013, Yuting Yang worked as an Asset Mix & Risk Intern at the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) for three months. This role provided her with valuable exposure to asset management and risk assessment within an institutional investment framework.
Educational Background
Yuting Yang holds a Master's degree in Mathematical Finance from the University of Toronto. She completed her studies between 2012 and 2013, gaining deep insights into financial mathematics and quantitative analysis, which are pivotal in her current professional responsibilities.
Expertise and Technical Skills
Yuting Yang has expertise in validating stress testing models, which are significant for assessing the resilience of financial institutions under adverse conditions. She is proficient in advanced programming languages such as Matlab, SAS, R, and SQL, essential for developing and validating complex financial models. Additionally, she has a comprehensive understanding of the AIRB risk rating process under Basel II and III frameworks.
FRM Certification
In November 2015, Yuting Yang successfully passed both levels of the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exams. This certification signifies her deep understanding of risk management concepts and her capability to implement risk assessment methodologies effectively.