Ji Park Kopko
About Ji Park Kopko
Ji Park Kopko is a professional specializing in market risk management, currently employed at UBS in the Greater New York City Area since 2018. He holds degrees in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, and Political Science from prestigious institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University.
Current Role in Market Risk Management
Ji Park Kopko has been working at UBS in the Market Risk Management division since 2018. In this role, she specializes in managing market risk for rates, including both vanilla and structured options, as well as linear desks. Her position is based in the Greater New York City Area, where she has been contributing to the firm's risk management strategies for six years.
Educational Background
Ji Park Kopko has a diverse educational background. She studied at Yale University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on International Relations from 1998 to 2002. She then attended the University of Pennsylvania, completing a Post-Baccalaureate program in Mathematics, Economics, and Statistics from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science in Operations Research: Finance from Columbia University - Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science in 2010.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at UBS, Ji Park Kopko gained valuable experience in the finance industry. She worked at Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company, as FX Derivative Sales from 2002 to 2003. Following that, she spent two years at CMC Markets in FX Institutional Brokerage and Marketing from 2003 to 2005. Earlier in her career, she also worked as a Barista/Server at Intermezzo Cafe in Philadelphia for six months in 2006.
Specialization in Market Risk
Ji Park Kopko specializes in managing market risk, focusing on rates and derivatives. Her expertise includes handling both vanilla and structured options, as well as linear desks. This specialization allows her to effectively assess and mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations, contributing to the overall stability of financial operations within her organization.