Jilin Yang

Undergraduate Research Assistant @ The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Country

Hong Kong SAR

City

Hong Kong

Industry

Publishing

Skill

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Data Analysis, Financial Product Digitization, Market Research & Competitor Analysis, Wealth Management Fundamentals, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Public speaking, Python

Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

2026-2 - Present · 8 mos

Hong Kong SAR

Assist Prof. Eyub Yegen · Managed complex Excel datasets for finance and political science research projects. · Conducted rigorous data cleaning and validation to maintain high standards of data quality. · Prepared structured data outputs to facilitate the professor’s subsequent empirical analysis and modeling.

Student Ambassador

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

2024-10 - Present · 2 yrs

Hong Kong SAR

· Went back to Shanghai high schools for admission talks · Supported HKUST mainland undergraduate admissions interviews

Wealth Management Intern

爱建证券有限责任公司

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Shanghai, China

· Conducted brokerage data analysis, including AUM tracking and trading activity metrics, to optimize wealth management strategies and enhance digital analytics frameworks. · Participated in private fund digitization initiatives, assisting in test environment setup and end-to-end product design while streamlining operational workflows. · Performed market research and competitor benchmarking to deliver data-driven asset allocation insights for high-net-worth clients.

SBM Peer Mentor

HKUST Business School

2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Hong Kong SAR

Onboarded incoming students by providing key academic and life advice, ensuring a smooth transition into campus life with consistent follow-up support