Yun Wu
About Yun Wu
Yun Wu is a Credit Risk Modelling Analyst at Legal & General in London, United Kingdom, with a background in economics and actuarial science. He has extensive experience in financial analysis and risk management, having previously held roles at Willis Towers Watson, Aon, and Legal & General.
Work at Legal & General
Yun Wu has been employed at Legal & General since 2016, holding multiple roles over the years. Initially, he worked as an Investment Reporting Analyst from 2016 to 2019 for three years. In 2019, he transitioned to the role of Pricing Analyst for a period of six months. Currently, he serves as a Credit Risk Modelling Analyst, a position he has held since 2019. His work in these roles is based in London, United Kingdom, where he applies his expertise in financial risk management.
Education and Expertise
Yun Wu has a strong educational background in economics and actuarial science. He studied at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his studies at The London School of Economics and Political Science, obtaining a Master's Degree in Risk and Stochastics from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he spent a year at the University of Cambridge studying Economics from 2013 to 2014. His academic training supports his professional expertise in credit risk modelling and financial analysis.
Background
Before joining Legal & General, Yun Wu gained valuable experience through internships. He worked at Aon in the Retirement and Financial Management Department from 2014 to 2015 and at Willis Towers Watson in the RCS Life Department for six months in 2015. These roles provided him with foundational knowledge in financial management and risk assessment, which he has built upon in his subsequent positions.
Achievements
Yun Wu has demonstrated proficiency in delivering Solvency II financial metrics consistently and to a high standard. His deep understanding of the Solvency II Capital Requirement is essential for ensuring compliance and financial stability within the insurance sector. He possesses strong skills in asset modelling, particularly for bonds, swaps, and sale & leaseback, which are critical for effective financial risk management and investment strategy optimization.