Zi Ying CAO
About Zi Ying CAO
Zi Ying Cao is an Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies with a background in capital markets and financial analysis.
Current Position at Jefferies
Zi Ying CAO is currently serving as an Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies. She began her tenure at Jefferies in 2021 and has been actively involved in various projects and transactions within the investment banking sector. Her role at Jefferies involves working on transaction execution, client presentations, and financial analysis.
Previous Experience at BNP Paribas CIB
Before joining Jefferies, CAO worked at BNP Paribas CIB. Her tenure there included roles as a Capital Markets Analyst from 2020 to 2021 in the Greater New York City Area, and as a Global Markets Summer Analyst in 2019 for two months in New York, New York. These positions involved support for market transactions, detailed financial analysis, and participation in various capital market initiatives.
Early Career Roles
Zi Ying CAO's early career includes a range of internship experiences that provided a solid foundation in finance. She interned at China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) as a Financial Analyst for four months from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, CAO gained experience at Wells Fargo Advisors as a Wealth and Investment Management Intern for two months in 2018 and at Paulson & Co. as an Intern for two months in 2017 in the Greater New York City Area.
Educational Background
CAO pursued her higher education at New York University, where she studied Economics and obtained a Bachelor's degree. Her academic tenure at NYU spanned from 2016 to 2020. Prior to her university education, CAO attended Stuyvesant High School from 2012 to 2016, completing her high school education.