Yongjie "Cody" Zhu
About Yongjie "Cody" Zhu
Title and Current Roles
Yongjie "Cody" Zhu holds the title of Fund Accountant and is currently working at SEI in the Greater New York City Area. Additionally, Cody works as a Revenue Grant Coordinator at the Fire Department of the City of New York in Brooklyn, New York. His responsibilities in these roles include monitoring financial transactions, processing transactions related to capital calls, capital distributions, and managing investor cash.
Previous Work Experience
Cody Zhu has a diverse work background, having gained valuable experience through various internships. In 2014, he interned at FTI Consulting in the Global Risk & Investigations Practice for two months in Shanghai, China. In the same year, he also worked as an Assistant in the General Manager’s Office at Mercedes-Benz Arena Shanghai for two months. Earlier, in 2011, he served as an intern at Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP in the Greater New York City Area for one month.
Educational Background
Cody Zhu completed his education at renowned institutions. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. Cody also participated in a Project Team Member program at the same school in 2015. Prior to his university education, Cody attended John Dewey High School from 2007 to 2011.
Skills and Expertise
Cody Zhu has a working knowledge of principles, procedures, and practices of financial and accounting transactions related to business operations. He is known for his ability to monitor cash and custody activity for funds involving complex private equity fund structures. His responsibilities include processing transactions related to capital calls, capital distributions, expenses, tax checks, investor cash, and internal transfers. Cody is recognized for his excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Language Proficiency
Cody Zhu is bilingual, fluent in both English and Chinese. This proficiency enhances his ability to communicate effectively in diverse professional environments and contributes to his strong interpersonal communication skills.