Mengyao Chen, Cfa
About Mengyao Chen, Cfa
Mengyao Chen is the Corporate Development Director at MassMutual with extensive experience in data analytics, M&A, and strategy.
Company
Mengyao Chen is currently employed at MassMutual, functioning in the role of Corporate Development Director. MassMutual, known formally as Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, is a prominent mutual life insurance firm based in the United States. It offers a wide array of financial products, including life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities.
Title
Mengyao Chen holds the position of Corporate Development Director at MassMutual. In this capacity, Mengyao is responsible for overseeing merger and acquisition (M&A) activities, strategic planning, and the execution of corporate development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Mengyao Chen has a robust academic background. She obtained a Master of Finance from the MIT Sloan School of Management, a program renowned for its emphasis on quantitative finance, risk management, and financial engineering. Prior to that, she achieved a Bachelor of Science in Joint Mathematics-Economics with a Minor in Accounting from UC San Diego. Her education has given her a solid foundation in data analytics, M&A, and strategy.
Background
Mengyao's career includes several positions that provided her broad experience in corporate development and financial analysis. She initially worked at MassMutual as an Analyst in Strategy, Corporate Development, and Consumer and Market Insights from 2019 to 2021. She then advanced to a Corporate Development Associate role at the same company before attaining her current position. Additionally, Mengyao has experience as an MIT Joint Financial Proseminar in Investment Banking at Katahdin Growth Partners, as an Audit Intern at KPMG China, and as a Fixed Income Intern at Shenwan Hongyuan Securities Co., Ltd.
Achievements
Mengyao Chen has accumulated diverse experiences across various finance sectors. Notably, she has worked on a project at Katahdin Growth Partners as part of the MIT Joint Financial Proseminar in Investment Banking. Her internships at KPMG China and Shenwan Hongyuan Securities Co., Ltd., have also contributed to her strong foundation in audit and fixed income analysis. These roles have equipped her with comprehensive skills in data analytics, M&A, and strategic planning.