Nicholas Yoong, Frm
About Nicholas Yoong, Frm
Nicholas Yoong is a Project Manager in Technology at Squarepoint Capital, with a background in finance and technology. He has held various roles in prominent financial institutions, including Barclays Investment Bank and Deutsche Bank, and has a strong educational foundation in Economics, Statistics, and Financial Computing.
Current Role at Squarepoint Capital
Nicholas Yoong serves as a Project Manager in the Technology department at Squarepoint Capital. He has been in this role since 2018, contributing to various technology-driven projects within the firm. Squarepoint Capital is known for its focus on quantitative investment strategies and technology integration in financial services.
Previous Experience at Barclays Investment Bank
Nicholas Yoong held multiple positions at Barclays Investment Bank from 2011 to 2016. He started as a Summer Analyst in Structuring Tools, followed by a role as a C# Application Developer in Market Risk. He then worked as a Business Analyst in Counterparty Risk Trading and later as a Risk Platform Developer for Commodities Derivatives. His experiences at Barclays provided him with a strong foundation in financial technology and risk management.
Educational Background
Nicholas Yoong has a comprehensive educational background in economics, statistics, and financial computing. He achieved a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Statistics from University College London from 2007 to 2010 and later completed a Master of Science (MSc) in Financial Computing at the same institution from 2010 to 2011. Prior to this, he completed his A-Levels at HELP University College and O-Levels at SMK Sultan Abdul Samad.
Experience at Deutsche Bank
Nicholas Yoong worked at Deutsche Bank as a Business Analyst from 2016 to 2018. His responsibilities included Counterparty Risk Technology and Recovery & Resolution Planning. This role further enhanced his expertise in risk management and technology solutions within the banking sector.
Internship Experience
Nicholas Yoong gained valuable experience through various internships. He was an Assurance Summer Intern at PwC in 2008 and a Summer Analyst at Barclays Capital in 2011. These internships provided him with insights into assurance services and financial structuring, complementing his academic achievements.