Elissa Kong
About Elissa Kong
Elissa Kong is an Analyst at Intact Ventures, where she has worked since 2022. She has previous experience in investment analysis and mentoring, having held positions at various organizations including National Bank Financial and Wilfrid Laurier University.
Current Role at Intact Ventures
Elissa Kong currently serves as an Analyst at Intact Ventures, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is involved in evaluating investment opportunities and supporting the growth of innovative companies. Her work contributes to the strategic objectives of Intact Ventures, focusing on identifying and nurturing promising ventures within the insurance and technology sectors.
Previous Experience in Investment Analysis
Prior to her current role, Elissa Kong gained extensive experience in investment analysis. She worked as an Investment Analyst at CST Consultants Inc. for three months in 2017 and as an Equity Derivatives Analyst at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for three months in 2018. Additionally, she served as an Investment Banking Analyst at National Bank Financial from 2019 to 2022, where she further developed her analytical skills in financial markets.
Educational Background in Business and Economics
Elissa Kong studied at the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she pursued a Finance Option and an Economics Minor. She completed her Honours Bachelor of Business Administration with Co-op from 2015 to 2019. This academic background provided her with a solid foundation in financial principles and economic theories, which she applies in her professional roles.
Early Career and Mentorship Roles
Elissa Kong began her career with various roles at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she worked as a Camp Counselor for JUMP! in 2017, a Volleyball Referee from 2016 to 2017, and a Peer Mentor for the Math Assistance Center in 2017. She also served as a Senior Supplementary Mentor in 2018. These positions allowed her to develop leadership and communication skills while supporting fellow students.