Western Asset
Wenkai (Xavier) Hu has a diverse range of work experience. Wenkai(Xavier) most recently worked as a Senior Data Analyst at Western Asset Management starting in August 2021.
Prior to that, Hu worked at the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University from January 2019 to May 2021. During this time, they held roles as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant.
From September 2018 to May 2021, Hu served as a Sector Manager at the 360 Huntington Fund - Student-Run Mutual Fund, focusing on Energy, Industrials, Utilities, and Materials sectors.
Before that, Hu worked at China Zheshang Bank as a Fixed Income Analyst from July 2017 to August 2018. In this role, they traded in the interbank market and Chinese bond market while conducting macroeconomic research and analysis on the impact of China's infrastructure, real estate, and steel-related futures market on steel prices.
Hu also worked as an Investment Analyst at Jiuwei Asset Management Corporation from August 2017 to December 2017.
Prior to that, from December 2015 to December 2017, they worked as an Investment Analyst at China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd., where they collected information on investment products and stocks, evaluated stocks using various valuation models, and calculated ROI and NPV of investment products.
Additionally, Hu gained experience as a Research Assistant at Lanzhou University from January 2016 to April 2016, and as a Financial Analyst at Nanyang Commercial Bank Ltd. from January 2016 to March 2016.
Finally, they worked as an Investment Assistant at Orient Securities Asset Management Co., Ltd. from July 2015 to September 2015, assisting in tracking macroeconomic data and providing advice on fixed income bonds investment.
Wenkai (Xavier) Hu has a strong educational background in finance and mathematics. Wenkai(Xavier) holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Lanzhou University. Additionally, they pursued further studies and obtained a dual degree, a Master of Finance (MSF) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), with a concentration in Finance and Data Analytics from the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University.
In addition to their formal education, Wenkai has also acquired various certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. Wenkai(Xavier) completed courses such as "NoSQL Essential Training," "MySQL Essential Training," "Programming Foundations: Databases," and "Python Basic for Data Science" through platforms like LinkedIn and IBM. Moreover, they have achieved the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute, passing both Level I and Level II exams. Wenkai(Xavier) has also completed the Bloomberg Market Concepts course.
Wenkai's commitment to professional growth and development is evident in their pursuit of further certifications and designations. Wenkai(Xavier) is a candidate for the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Part II exam offered by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). Additionally, they have engaged in courses such as "Data Science & Analytics Career Paths & Certifications: First Steps," "Data Science Foundations: Fundamentals," "Data Science Foundations: Knowledge Graphs," "Certificate in ESG Investing," "Learning Data Governance," and "MySQL Advanced Topics" on LinkedIn.
Overall, Wenkai (Xavier) Hu's education history demonstrates their dedication to advancing their expertise in finance, data analytics, and mathematics through both formal education and additional certifications.