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Liao Vivian

@liaovivian

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MSc candidate in International Trade and sustainability-focused strategy and operations analyst.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a strategy or sustainability role where I can apply policy analysis, market research, and operational skills to drive measurable environmental and commercial impact, with collaborative teams and growth opportunities.

I am an MSc candidate in International Trade, Strategy and Operations with hands-on experience in sustainability, market analysis, and compliance. I have led award-winning market simulations, conducted multinational policy analysis on EV battery recycling with Tata Motors, and supported due diligence and green finance research at leading organisations.

I combine quantitative tools (Excel, SAP/ERP) with interdisciplinary research from landscape architecture to deliver actionable recommendations for sustainability and market entry. I collaborate effectively with stakeholders, present to senior teams, and volunteer in habitat restoration to ground my professional work in practical environmental impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Intern

Unipec

Apr 2024 - Sep 2024 (5 months)

Conducted due diligence on 40+ counterparties using World-Check and streamlined client onboarding by verifying KYC for 20+ new accounts, reducing compliance friction and minimizing credit risk.

KYC Due Diligence World Check & Compliance Onboarding Risk Assessment Microsoft Excel

Co-editor & Event Planner

EdinLive

Jan 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 8 months)

Curated content and organised workshops and networking events for international students, increasing online engagement and coordinating activities for over 400 participants.

Event Planning Community Engagement Communication Social Media Project Coordination Public Speaking

Research Intern

Bank of China

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 (1 month)

Researched transitional and green finance applications for Chinese firms entering Brazil and analysed the UK green finance strategy, delivering actionable findings to senior researchers.

Research Sustainability Linked Bonds Market Analysis Microsoft Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Warwick

Master of Science, International Trade, Strategy and Operations

2024 - 2025

Activities and societies: Dissertation: Global EV Battery Recycling Policy Analysis (collaboration with Tata Motors); Marketing in Practice Project — 1st place in international market simulation.

MSc in International Trade, Strategy and Operations with coursework in international trade, operations management, finance, and global marketing.

University of Edinburgh

Master of Arts (Hons), Landscape Architecture

2019 - 2023

Activities and societies: Dissertation project on urban green spaces and mental health; involvement in student publications and events (EdinLive roles listed elsewhere).

MA (Hons) in Landscape Architecture with focus on ecology, urban design, and sustainability; completed dissertation on mental health impacts of urban green spaces using mixed-methods research.