Akbar Wibowo

Student Member @ UIUC Derivatives and Trading Academy

About

I am a Business Analytics graduate student with a deep foundation in Finance, which means I care about two things: what the data says and the strategic reason behind the bottom line. I focus on analytics work that drives outcomes including better decisions, clearer forecasting, and measurable performance gains. I am strongest when I am translating ambiguity into structure by turning a vague problem into metrics and a recommendation a team can act on without hiding behind jargon. My professional experience is rooted in high stakes environments where I have managed complex financial modeling and liquidity monitoring for national infrastructure projects while reporting directly to executive leadership. These roles taught me that analytics is most powerful when it influences real world decisions such as optimizing settlement cycles, refining revenue models, and evaluating strategic partnerships. As an international student who moved to the United States to pursue an advanced degree, I bring a unique perspective on global markets and a relentless drive to solve complex problems. I am eager to leverage my analytical skills and creative mindset to bring impactful solutions to real world challenges while uncovering the strategic reason behind the data. I thrive on solving complex problems, collaborating with diverse teams, and leveraging data to create a meaningful impact on business operations. My goal is to combine quantitative analytical skills with a strategic business perspective to transform data into actionable insights that contribute to major business decisions. I am currently seeking roles in financial analytics, consulting, and operations strategy where data informs high level decision making.

Country

United States

City

Boston

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Streamlit, Predictive Modeling, Black-Litterman Model, WRDS, Compustat, Risk Assessment, Asset Allocation, Plotly, Random Forest, CRSP, Sharpe Ratio, XGBoost, Ensemble Modeling, Mean-Variance Optimization, Backtesting, IPO Valuation, DCF Analysis, WACC Calculation, Comparable Company Analysis, Scenario Analysis

Experience

Student Member

UIUC Derivatives and Trading Academy

2024-8 - 2025-5 · 10 mos

Champaign, Illinois, United States

As a participant in the Derivatives and Trading Academy, I gained exposure to options pricing, market making, and risk management through structured simulations. I practiced implementing delta-neutral strategies and used Black-Scholes and Binomial pricing models to evaluate Greek sensitivities across various market scenarios. This experience complemented my academic coursework in Investment & Portfolio Management, Options and Futures Markets, Financial Markets, and Corporate Finance. I also collaborated with a cohort to manage a simulated portfolio, focusing on maintaining risk parameters and understanding the impact of volatility on derivative valuations.

Strategic Finance Intern

Digital Wahana Indonesia

2024-12 - 2025-1 · 2 mos

Jakarta, Indonesia

In this strategic role reporting directly to the CEO and General Manager, I managed the financial modeling and credit analysis required to evaluate the cost revenue impact of national scale infrastructure partnerships. I developed executive presentations on traffic revenue and admin fee structures to facilitate complex negotiations and strategic evaluations between key stakeholders including Dana and Bank BJB. Furthermore, I designed the technical and financial integration of a three way payment engine to ensure seamless electronic payment incorporation into the back end system architecture for the national Multi Lane Free Flow toll project.

Junior Intern in Digital Treasury and Quality Control

PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk.

2024-6 - 2024-8 · 3 mos

Jakarta, Indonesia

In this role, I monitored daily treasury operations across liquidity management, money markets, and FX trading to support bank-wide financial stability. I streamlined quality control workflows for the Treasury Central System to enhance reporting accuracy and identify system bottlenecks while ensuring data integrity across internal platforms. Furthermore, I collaborated with cross-functional technology and business teams to optimize treasury management systems and accelerate the resolution of complex operational issues.

Sales And Marketing Intern

Digikop Cipta Indonesia

2021-5 - 2021-8 · 4 mos

Jakarta, Indonesia

In this role, I applied a financial perspective to sales and marketing operations to drive strategic growth and customer acquisition. I conducted market scope analysis and segmented prospective customer bases to identify high-value lead generation opportunities while developing quarterly financial forecasts for the Sales & Marketing division to provide data-driven insights for strategic planning. Additionally, I oversaw firm-client project meetings to ensure direct alignment between marketing strategies and client acquisition goals.