Zhuqian(freya) Yi
About Zhuqian(freya) Yi
Zhuqian (Freya) Yi is a Vice President and Model Risk Validation Analyst at City National Bank, with a strong background in financial engineering and risk analysis. She has held various roles in the financial services sector, including positions at PennyMac Loan Services and Accenture, and has a solid educational foundation from institutions such as UCLA and Renmin University of China.
Work at City National Bank
Zhuqian Yi currently serves as an Assistant Vice President (AVP) and Model Risk Validation Analyst at City National Bank. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the bank's risk management and validation efforts in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Her role involves assessing model performance and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Education and Expertise
Zhuqian Yi holds a Master of Financial Engineering from UCLA Anderson School of Management, which she completed from 2014 to 2015. She also earned a Master's degree in Finance from Renmin University of China, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, both from Renmin University of China, completed between 2009 and 2013. Her educational background equips her with strong analytical skills and expertise in financial modeling.
Background
Zhuqian Yi began her professional career with internships in the financial sector. She worked as an intern in the Investment Bank Department at China Guangfa Bank in 2012 and later as a Consultant Intern at Accenture from 2012 to 2013. She also gained experience at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in 2011. Her early roles provided her with foundational knowledge in finance and consulting.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining City National Bank, Zhuqian Yi worked at PennyMac Loan Services, LLC as a Senior Analyst in Portfolio Strategy from 2016 to 2018. She also served as a Portfolio Strategy Group Intern at the same company in 2015. Her experience in these roles involved portfolio construction and strategic analysis within the financial services industry.
Technical Skills
Zhuqian Yi is proficient in various programming tools, including VBA, R, SAS, and MATLAB. Her technical skills support her strong passion for statistical analysis and risk monitoring, which are essential in her current role in model risk validation.