Yimeng Wu
About Yimeng Wu
Yimeng Wu is an actuarial student at Transamerica Life Insurance Company, where he has worked for ten years. He has previous experience as a risk analyst and intern in various actuarial and trading roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at Transamerica
Yimeng Wu currently serves as an Actuarial Student at Transamerica Life Insurance Company. This position has been held since 2014, totaling ten years of experience in the actuarial field. In this role, Wu collaborates closely with accountants to load and adjust numbers in the system for the Corporate Market Consistent Team. Additionally, Wu maintains corporate actuarial models, which include models for affordable housing and corporate overhead expenses.
Previous Experience in Risk Analysis
Prior to the current role, Yimeng Wu worked as a Risk Analyst at Transamerica from 2012 to 2014 for two years in Maryland. This position involved analyzing risk factors and contributing to the company's risk management strategies. Wu's experience in this role provided a foundation for the current actuarial responsibilities.
Internship Experience
Yimeng Wu has gained valuable experience through various internships. Wu worked as an Actuarial Intern at Munich American Reassurance Company in 2012 for nine months in East Atlanta, Georgia. Additionally, Wu served as a Trading Intern at Komico LLC from 2011 to 2012 for seven months in Chicago, Illinois. These internships contributed to Wu's practical knowledge in the actuarial and trading fields.
Educational Background
Yimeng Wu has a strong educational background in finance and actuarial science. Wu studied at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, achieving a Bachelor of Arts degree. Wu also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the same institution. Furthering education, Wu completed a Master of Science in Actuarial Science at the University of Iowa from 2009 to 2011.
Process Automation and Contributions
In the current role, Yimeng Wu automated a process in the risk reporting team, significantly reducing the run time from one day to half an hour. This contribution demonstrates Wu's ability to enhance efficiency within the team. Additionally, Wu builds and processes asset ERC portfolios for various business units, further supporting the operational needs of the organization.