Yifan Zhang
About Yifan Zhang
Yifan Zhang is a Quantitative Investment Risk Associate Manager at Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd, with seven years of experience in the role. He holds a Master of Science in Financial Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and has expertise in managing risk for various investment types, including fixed income and insurance funds.
Work at PING AN INSURANCE
Yifan Zhang has served as a Quantitative Investment Risk Associate Manager at PING AN INSURANCE (GROUP) COMPANY OF CHINA, LTD since 2017. In this role, Zhang focuses on managing risk associated with fixed income investments, including interest rate bonds, corporate bonds, and convertibles. The position is based in Pudongxin District, Shanghai, China. Zhang's responsibilities include analyzing investment strategies and implementing risk management practices to optimize investment performance.
Education and Expertise
Yifan Zhang holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Financial Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Management Information Systems from Shanghai International Studies University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, Zhang has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature from the same university, which he obtained from 2009 to 2012. He has a minor in Finance from Fudan University, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. Zhang's expertise encompasses insurance fund investment, pension fund investment, and mutual fund investment.
Professional Background
Before joining PING AN INSURANCE, Yifan Zhang gained experience in various financial roles. He worked as a Quantitative Strategy Intern at Jefferies in 2013 for three months, where he was involved in quantitative analysis. Following that, he served as a Global Product Controller at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2016. Zhang also worked at Credit Suisse in 2016 as part of the Basel Measurement & Reporting team for eight months. His professional journey reflects a strong foundation in quantitative risk management.
Achievements in Risk Management
Yifan Zhang has been actively involved in quantitative risk management since at least 2017. His role at PING AN INSURANCE emphasizes his specialization in managing risk for fixed income investments. Zhang's analytical skills and expertise in investment strategies contribute to effective risk assessment and management within the financial sector.