Sara T. Zhao
About Sara T. Zhao
Sara T. Zhao is an Associate in High Yield Credit Sales at Jefferies, with a background in Fixed Income Institutional Sales and Market Data Sales. She holds a Master's degree in Finance from LSE and a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Grenoble Ecole de Management.
Current Position at Jefferies
Sara T. Zhao is currently working as an Associate in High Yield Credit Sales at Jefferies. She has been in this role since 2021. In her current position, she is responsible for dealing with high-yield credit products, catering to the specific needs of institutional clients. Her role involves analyzing market conditions, advising on investment strategies, and facilitating sales transactions.
Previous Experience at MUFG
Prior to her current role, Sara T. Zhao worked at MUFG in London, United Kingdom. From 2020 to 2021, she served as Fixed Income Institutional Sales. During this period, she managed fixed income products for institutional clients. Her duties included providing market insights, structuring fixed income portfolios, and maintaining client relationships.
Experience at BGC Partners
Sara T. Zhao spent a significant portion of her career at BGC Partners in London, United Kingdom. From 2018 to 2020, she was a Product Specialist for kACE, FXO & Rates. She also worked as a Market Data Sales - FENICS Market Data from 2017 to 2018. In these roles, she specialized in trading and financial products, managing sales and client service, and providing detailed market data analysis.
Education at The London School of Economics and Political Science
Sara T. Zhao earned a Master's degree in Finance from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) between 2018 and 2020. Her education at LSE equipped her with an extensive understanding of financial markets, quantitative finance, and risk management. This academic background has been instrumental in shaping her professional skills in the financial sector.
Bachelor of International Business from Grenoble Ecole de Management
Sara T. Zhao holds a Bachelor of International Business from Grenoble Ecole de Management, where she studied from 2013 to 2016. During her undergraduate studies, she focused on Business Administration and Management, attaining expertise in international business practices, strategic management, and cross-cultural communication.