Xiaoyu(steven) Yu
About Xiaoyu(steven) Yu
Xiaoyu (Steven) Yu is an incoming Risk Management Summer Associate at Jefferies with a background in venture capital, investment banking, and business resources. He holds a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Financial Mathematics and Statistics from UC Santa Barbara.
Title
Xiaoyu (Steven) Yu holds the title of Incoming Risk Management Summer Associate, scheduled to start this role in 2024 at Jefferies in New York, New York, United States.
Professional Experience
Xiaoyu (Steven) Yu's professional journey includes a recent role as a Venture Capital Intern at Tip of the Spear Ventures, where he worked for 3 months in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States in 2021. In the same year, he served as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Shenwan Hongyuan Securities Co., Ltd. in Beijing, China, for 2 months. Additionally, in 2020, he was an intern in the Business Resources department at Caterpillar Inc. for 2 months in China.
Educational Background
Xiaoyu (Steven) Yu is currently pursuing a Master of Science (M.S.) in Operations Research with a concentration in Financial Engineering at Columbia University, scheduled to complete the degree in 2025. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Financial Mathematics and Statistics from UC Santa Barbara, which he achieved in 2023. His foundational academic journey started at Wilbraham & Monson Academy, where he earned a High School Diploma in 2019.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Xiaoyu (Steven) Yu possesses a broad technical skill set, including proficiency in Python, R, SAS Programming, C++, and Microsoft tools. He has developed expertise in Machine Learning, Stochastic Processes, and Algorithms, which are particularly advantageous for roles in Quantitative Finance. His self-motivated learning has also included comprehensive knowledge in Accounting, Valuation Modeling, and Industry Research.
Certifications
Xiaoyu (Steven) Yu has passed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 examination, bolstering his foundational knowledge and expertise in finance.