Dayoung Jang
About Dayoung Jang
Dayoung Jang is a Quantitative Modeler at Fannie Mae, with a background in data analytics and financial modeling.
Quantitative Modeler at Fannie Mae
Dayoung Jang is currently employed as a Quantitative Modeler at Fannie Mae, located in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. In this role, they focus on developing advanced quantitative models essential for enterprise analytics. These models are designed to optimize various financial processes and support strategic decision-making within the organization.
Previous Experience at DIA, American Express, and Metis
Before joining Fannie Mae, Dayoung Jang worked at DIA as a Data Analytics Consultant. In this capacity, they contributed to strategic decision-making processes through data analytics projects from 2019 to 2020. During the same period, they served as a Data Analyst at American Express, focusing on customer data analysis to enhance business insights and strategies. Additionally, Jang completed an intensive Metis Data Science Bootcamp in 2019, where they undertook several machine learning and data analysis projects.
Financial and Data Science Research Roles
Dayoung Jang's professional journey includes a stint at Trinnacle Capital Management LLC in 2018, where they worked as a Data Science Researcher for four months. Their role involved conducting research on data science methodologies to refine financial modeling techniques. This experience further solidified their expertise in quantitative analysis within the financial sector.
Educational Background
Dayoung Jang holds a Master of Science degree in Operations Research from Columbia University, achieved between 2017 and 2018. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Yonsei University, completed between 2011 and 2016. This educational foundation provided Jang with a robust understanding of both engineering principles and advanced analytical methods.
Internships at Credit Suisse and Citi
Earlier in their career, Dayoung Jang gained practical experience through internships at renowned financial institutions. In 2015, they interned at Credit Suisse in Korea, specializing in Equity Derivatives for three months. They also served a one-month internship at Citi, focusing on FX & IRD sales and trading. These roles allowed Jang to gain valuable exposure to financial markets and trading operations.