Jerry (Huagang) Zhang
About Jerry (Huagang) Zhang
Jerry (Huagang) Zhang is a Knowledge Engineer at Droit Financial Technologies, LLC, where he integrates decision-making software with regulatory rules for large institutional clients. He has a background in regulatory compliance and financial technology, with experience supporting over 200 regulatory rulesets.
Current Role as Knowledge Engineer
Jerry Zhang currently serves as a Knowledge Engineer at Droit Financial Technologies, LLC, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on integrating decision-making software with regulatory rules, particularly for large institutional clients. His work supports over 200 regulatory rulesets, primarily targeting US regulators such as the CFTC, SEC, and OSC/CSA. He manages multi-year contracts valued between $5-10 million, ensuring compliance with evolving financial regulations.
Previous Experience at Droit Financial Technologies
Before his current role, Jerry Zhang worked at Droit Financial Technologies, LLC as a Product Analyst for three months in 2018. His responsibilities included analyzing product features and functionalities to enhance regulatory compliance solutions. This brief tenure contributed to his understanding of the financial technology landscape and regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Compliance Expertise
Jerry Zhang has extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, particularly in pre-trade requirements and global position reporting. He actively monitors the financial regulatory landscape to update existing rulesets and develop new ones. His work involves utilizing data feeds such as ESMA FIRDS, IHS Markit RED, and SEF/CCP product lists to improve regulatory decision-making processes.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
Jerry Zhang earned his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 2014 to 2019. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in technical principles and analytical skills, which he applies in his current role in the financial technology sector.
Career Progression and Previous Roles
Throughout his career, Jerry Zhang has held various positions that have contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Technical Support Analyst at Top Hat in 2015, a QA Tester at Morega Systems Inc. in 2016, and held short-term roles as a Developer at Ubiq and a Test Automation Engineer at Alaunus in 2015. His diverse experiences across different companies and roles have equipped him with a broad skill set relevant to his current position.