Yang Zhao
About Yang Zhao
Yang Zhao is an Associate Director of Regulatory Reporting Data Analysis at UBS, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Master's degree in Financial Analytics, and has experience as a Business Analyst in both China and Germany.
Work at UBS
Yang Zhao has held the position of Associate Director in Reg Reporting Data Analysis at UBS since 2021. In this role, he develops and analyzes quality assurance metrics to identify data quality and process issues within the reporting cycle. He supports the remediation of identified Transaction Testing reporting issues and manages the metrics and audience for the regulatory reporting training program. Additionally, he updates and maintains the Transaction Testing Materiality policy documentation. His collaboration extends to Finance Control, Reporting, IT, and Change Management teams to enhance controls and minimize manual intervention.
Education and Expertise
Yang Zhao obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the Central University of Finance and Economics, where he studied Finance and English from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education by earning a Master's degree in Financial Analytics from Stevens Institute of Technology between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, he participated in the Global Hanma Program at Kyungnam University, focusing on Korean Studies and Cultural Classes for 11 months in 2014. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in finance and analytics.
Background
Yang Zhao has a diverse professional background, having worked in both China and the United States. He began his career at Volkswagen Group China as a Business Analyst in Sales Strategy from 2015 to 2017. Following this, he served as a Graduate Assistant in the Graduate Admissions Office at Stevens Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2018. He continued at Stevens as a Data Analyst Graduate Assistant from 2018 to 2019. His experience spans various roles that emphasize data analysis and business strategy.
Technical Proficiencies
Yang Zhao is proficient in several financial technologies, including R, SQL, SAS, Tableau, and Bloomberg. These skills enable him to effectively analyze data and support reporting processes. His technical expertise is essential for his role at UBS, where he focuses on enhancing data quality and improving reporting mechanisms.