Ying Zhou
About Ying Zhou
Ying Zhou is an Associate specializing in Derivatives and Structured Products at Linklaters in Hong Kong, with over a decade of experience in the field. Zhou has expertise in structured products and derivatives across various asset classes and has held multiple internships and positions in regulatory bodies and law firms.
Work at Linklaters
Ying Zhou has been working at Linklaters since 2013 as an Associate in the Derivatives and Structured Products team. With a focus on structured products and derivatives, Zhou provides regulatory advice on netting, collateral, clearing, margining, and settlement systems. Prior to the current role, Zhou served as a PRC Advisor in the same department from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, Zhou held the position of Managing Associate from 2018 to 2022, further enhancing expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Ying Zhou holds a Bachelor's degree from China Youth University for Political Sciences, completed between 2004 and 2008. Zhou furthered education at Tsinghua University from 2008 to 2011, followed by studies at Georgetown University Law Center from 2012 to 2013. Zhou specializes in structured products and derivatives, focusing on various underlying assets such as equity, credit, debt, commodity, and funds.
Internship Experience
Ying Zhou gained diverse internship experience early in the career. Zhou interned at the China Banking Regulatory Commission for two months in 2010, and at the China Securities Regulatory Commission for two months in 2009. Additionally, Zhou completed internships at K&L Gates for 11 months in 2011, JunZeJun/ZAG Law offices for three months in 2010, and Baker & McKenzie for 11 months in 2010. These roles contributed to the foundational knowledge in regulatory frameworks and legal practices.
Professional Background
Ying Zhou's professional background includes significant roles in legal and regulatory environments. After internships, Zhou transitioned to positions that involved providing regulatory advice on complex financial instruments. The experience at Linklaters, combined with earlier roles at regulatory bodies, has shaped a comprehensive understanding of derivatives and structured products.