Cara Z.
About Cara Z.
Cara Z. is an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler in New York, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in finance and media, with previous roles at notable companies including CPE, ByteDance, Boston Consulting Group, Caixin Media, and Voice of America.
Work at Piper Sandler
Cara Z. has been employed as an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler since 2022. Based in New York, New York, she has accumulated two years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and assisting in the execution of investment banking transactions.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current position, Cara Z. gained diverse experience in the finance and consulting sectors. She worked as an Investment Analyst Intern at CPE for four months in 2021. Additionally, she served as a Strategy Analyst Intern at ByteDance for three months from 2020 to 2021 and completed a two-month Consulting Internship at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in 2020. Cara also worked as a Full-time Financial News Producer at Caixin Media for one year from 2019 to 2020 in Beijing, China, and as a News Intern at Voice of America for three months in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Cara Z. holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago, where she studied Financial Mathematics and Data Analysis from 2020 to 2022. She also participated in Executive Education at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, focusing on Finance during the same period. Cara earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from UC Santa Barbara.
Skills and Knowledge Areas
Cara Z. possesses expertise in financial analysis, data interpretation, and policy evaluation. Her academic background in Financial Mathematics and Data Analysis equips her with the skills necessary for rigorous financial modeling and strategic decision-making. Additionally, her experience in media and communication enhances her ability to convey complex financial information effectively.