Yi Feng Yan
About Yi Feng Yan
Yi Feng Yan is a Data Scientist at Wealthsimple with a background in financial markets, optimization, and information technology.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Yi Feng Yan is currently a Data Scientist at Wealthsimple, a position he has held since November 2018. In this role, he applies his expertise in financial markets, optimization, and information technology. Wealthsimple is a prominent financial technology company headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializing in investment management and financial advisory services. Yan's work involves leveraging data science methodologies to enhance the company's product offerings, improve customer experiences, and optimize financial strategies.
Previous Experience at Scotiabank
Before joining Wealthsimple, Yi Feng Yan worked at Scotiabank in two different positions. From 2016 to 2018, he served as the Manager of Model Validation & Approval. In this role, he was responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial models. Prior to that, Yan was an Analyst in Operational Risk and Process Engineering at Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets in 2013, where he focused on identifying and mitigating operational risks.
Co-Founder at www.MTGFunCard.com
Yi Feng Yan co-founded www.MTGFunCard.com in Beijing City, China, from 2015 to 2016. As a co-founder, he played a pivotal role in launching and managing the operations of the website, which presumably dealt with trading cards. His entrepreneurial efforts during this period highlight his versatility and ability to manage and grow a business from the ground up.
Academic Background
Yi Feng Yan's academic journey includes a Master's of Applied Science in Management Sciences from the University of Waterloo, completed between 2012 and 2015. He also holds a Bachelor's of Mathematics in Mathematics and Business Administration from the University of Waterloo, which he earned over five years, from 2006 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both analytical and business disciplines, which has been instrumental in his professional career.
Early Career Roles
Yan's early career includes positions that have contributed to his expertise in financial markets and technology. He worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Waterloo from 2014 to 2015. This role involved educating students and assisting professors in various academic tasks. He also served in an analytical role at Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets in 2013, where he focused on operational risk and process engineering, providing him with a solid grounding in financial risk management.