Cheryl Koh
About Cheryl Koh
Cheryl Koh is a Corporate Finance Senior Associate at Temasek with a background in risk analysis and business analytics.
Current Role at Temasek
Cheryl Koh holds the position of Corporate Finance Senior Associate at Temasek. In this role, she is responsible for managing the end-to-end Investment Engagement process within the Corporate Finance Team. She has led the implementation of various finance methodologies such as IRR, PME, and Direct Alpha. Additionally, Cheryl has been instrumental in developing performance tracking and benchmarking systems for the calculation of direct alpha. Her initiatives have also included the automation of Expected Returns backtesting and introducing a Cash Management and Liquidity Framework of strategic importance.
Previous Roles in Corporate and Investment Banking
Before joining Temasek, Cheryl worked at DBS Bank as a Country Risk professional for 7 months in 2018. Prior to that, she served at Barclays Investment Bank where she held multiple positions. From 2017 to 2018, she worked as a Market Risk Analyst. Before that, she served as a CAO Business Analyst from 2013 to 2017. Cheryl's tenure at Barclays marked her crucial involvement in financial risk management and business analysis, thereby solidifying her expertise in the field.
Educational Background and Certifications
Cheryl Koh earned her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematical Sciences with a focus on Statistics from Nanyang Technological University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she holds an 'A' Level Certificate from Anglo-Chinese Junior College, obtained between 2007 and 2008. Cheryl further advanced her credentials by completing the Financial Risk Management Certification Training Program at the National University of Singapore. She also holds several certifications including SharePoint, Microsoft Excel VBA, and SQL.
Early Career and Internship Experience
Cheryl began her professional career with internships and entry-level roles that provided a strong foundation for her later work in finance. She interned at The Learning Lab, Singapore for four months from 2012 to 2013. In 2013, she worked as an Education Executive at Just Education for six months before transitioning to roles in investment banking. These initial positions helped Cheryl develop essential skills and gain practical experience in various professional settings.
Ongoing Professional Development
Committed to continuous learning, Cheryl Koh has recently started the Google Analytics course on Coursera and the AI4I course held by AI Singapore. These initiatives highlight her dedication to staying updated with evolving technologies and methodologies relevant to her field. These courses are expected to enrich her analytical and technical skills, contributing further to her expertise in corporate finance and investment.