I am looking for a spring 2027 full-time role or internship in risk management, financial analysis, or investment research. I want to work in an environment where analytical rigor matters, where I can contribute to real financial decisions, and where there is room to grow.
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Open to opportunities
Helen Shao
@helenshao
I’m a risk-focused investment professional blending enterprise risk management, econometrics, and financial modeling to evaluate growth opportunities.
ChinaWhat I'm looking for
Columbia University M.S. Enterprise Risk Management candidate (GPA: 3.92, December 2026) with hands-on experience across private equity, financial analysis, risk management, risk analysis, and investment research. Currently interning at Aquitaine Capital in New York, with prior roles at GF Securities and a Strategy Risk internship analyzing financial performance. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and R; working knowledge of Python and SQL. Pursuing FRM Part I. Seeking full-time or fall 2026 roles in risk management, investment banking, or financial analysis.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
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Current
Private Equity Investment Intern
Aquitaine Capital
May 2026 - Present (0 months)
1) Reviewed Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs) to evaluate new investment opportunities.
2) Conducted company research to support deal sourcing and due diligence.
3) Built and stress-tested financial models to evaluate operating performance and valuation of prospective portfolio companies.
4) Prepared investment-related materials to support strategic and operational initiatives.
1) Initiated and led a rooftop solar investment project, sourcing factory partners and evaluating financial returns, costs, and key risks (policy, construction).
2) Conducted on-site visits with engineers to assess feasibility and identify operational and installation risks.
3) Negotiated and structured agreements with factory owners, defining payment terms and risk-sharing arrangements.
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Strategy Risk Intern
Zhaoqing South China Renewable Resources Industrial Park
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)
1) Assessed policy and regulatory risks (waste import ban, industrial transfer policy) across 20+ tenant companies, identifying exposure in supply chain disruption and relocation costs.
2) Built Excel models integrating 5+ cost drivers (electricity, logistics, labor, leasing, supplier sourcing) to evaluate operational risk under different policy scenarios.
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Financial Analyst Intern
GF Securities
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)
1) Monitored macroeconomic, equity, interest rate, and fixed income market data to support weekly portfolio analysis.
2) Reviewed IPO financial disclosures and compliance materials for 2 corporate clients.
3) Organized and evaluated 100+ due diligence documents across audit, legal, and operational categories.
4) Built Excel dashboards tracking AUM, trading activity, and cost allocation metrics.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Columbia University
Master of Science, Enterprise Risk Management
2025 - 2026
Grade: 3.92/4.00
Activities and societies: Courses include Quantitative Risk, Credit Risk, Strategic Risk, Operational Risk Management; Blockchain and ERM; Value-Based ERM; Traditional ERM; Strategic Communication; External Stakeholders and ERM; Company Failure Analysis.
Pursuing a Master of Science in Enterprise Risk Management, with coursework in quantitative, credit, strategic, and operational risk. Topics include blockchain and ERM, value-based ERM, and company failure analysis.
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
2020 - 2024
Grade: 3.57/4.00
Activities and societies: Courses include Microeconomics; Macroeconomics; Differential Calculus; Integral Calculus; Econometrics; Economics Statistics; Methods of Empirical Research in Economics; Applied Economics; Economics of Taxation; Economics and International Trade.
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with training across microeconomics, macroeconomics, calculus, and econometrics. Coursework also covered empirical research methods and applied economics topics including taxation and international trade.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
ChinaAuthorized to work in
United States
Macao
Hong KongSalary expectations
60k-80k USD
Social media
Job categories
Business AnalystFinancial AnalystFinance AssociateInvestment AnalystInvestment AssociateBusiness AnalystBusiness ConsultantBusiness Data AnalystProduct AnalystProduct ManagerRisk AnalystCredit Risk AnalystRisk ManagerPrivate Equity Venture CapitalFinancial AnalysisEnterprise RiskProject ManagementEquities ResearchInvestment Analyst InternM&A InternInternship In M&A
Skills
ExcelFinancial ModelingPivot TablesDashboardsPowerPointREconometricsStatistical AnalysisSQLPythonData VisualizationEquity ResearchInvestment ResearchDue DiligenceFinancial Statement AnalysisQuality Of EarningsScenario ModelingFRMBlockchainFixed IncomeFixed Asset AccountingPrivate EquityPrivate Equity OperationsPrivate Equity ConsultingFinancial ReportingStress Testing ProgrammeRisk ManagementRisk AssessmentRisk MitigationRisk AnalysisRisk ModelingRisk FrameworksRisk And ComplianceCryptocurrencyTradingTrading SystemsTrading PlatformsMarket ResearchJan
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