1. Lin Zeng
500 E. 33RD
St., Apt. 1702 * Chicago, IL 60616 * (312) 800-3018 * lzeng7@hawk.iit.edu
SUMMARY:
A recent graduate and CFA Level II candidate, with advanced quantitative analysis skills using Matlab, C++, C# and
Excel. Won 1st place in the Chicago Quantitative Alliance (CQA) Investment Challenge by constructing and managing
the equity portfolio using Magic Formula analysis, Equal-Beta Weighted method and Fama-French model.
EDUCATION:
IIT, Stuart School of Business Chicago, IL May 2015
Master of Science in Finance (member of BetaGammaSigma) GPA:3.88/4.0
 Illinois Institute of Technology Freshmen Scholarship
Hunan University Hunan, China June 2013
Bachelor of Economics in Finance GPA: 3.5/4.0
 Outstanding Student Scholarship and the winner of National Collegiate Commonweal Entrepreneurship Competition
PROJECTS:
 Developed multi-variable regression, portfolio management and Excel skills by analyzing 60000 stocks with
alpha-model; Proficient in Pivot Table and regression analysis; Improved fund analysis ability using style analysis
on Red Oak Technology Select Fund benchmarking against Russell 1000 and 2000
 Developed solid quantitative analysis and project-management skills through establishing quantitative models;
Proposed Opposite-periodic Adjustment Dynamic Provision Mechanism with researching Non-Performing Loan
Provision of banks in China
 Simulated Apple stock trade based on developed slope-trending trading strategy; An automatic trading system is
programmed using C#
 Enhanced Matlab skill by applying Monte Carlo simulation and forward-hedge strategy on optimization problem
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
City of Chicago (Public Service Intern Chicago, IL) Sept. 2014 – April.2015
 Increased team-work efficiency through gathering and analyzing budget data on senior service to develop and
implement a new budget-analysis method
 Further developed Excel and communication skills through working with accountant to update database of
multi-area donation project
Adsum Online School (Student Assistant Intern Chicago, IL) Jan. 2014 – Apr. 2014
 Expanded customers’ awareness and enhanced clients’ learning experience by updating company's website using
HTML and creating dynamic database that connects to the website
Citibank Young Talent Program (Marketing Representative Intern Changsha, China) Jun. 2013 – Jul. 2013
 Increased 10% sales of a BMW agent by analyzing data and implementing a new promotion strategy
Agricultural Bank of China (Customer Service Representative Intern Changsha, China) Jul. 2012 – Aug. 2012
 Developed client service ability as well as increased daily operation through assisting foreign customers in banking
deposits and filling out service forms
LEADERSHIPAND ACTIVITIES:
Stuart Investment 2014
 Analyzed and evaluated stock of American Express Corp. by using various evaluation models; Proficient in Port
Five Forces analysis, company stock evaluation, DCF, FCFF, FCFE and WACC
 Improved modeling and logical thinking abilities through three aspects analysis: macro-economy, industry and firm
Student Counselor of Freshmen 2011
 Improved student’s networking ability by communicating and delivering tutorials to 40 students
 Developed communication, problem-solving skills and leadership by organizing ice-breaking activities and
providing instruction to their academic and non-academic questions
PUBLICATIONS:
 “The Reference of International Experiences and Countermeasures for Dynamic Provision in China”, in the journal
Securities & Futures of China, 7, 2011: 76-78. (ISSN 1008-0651)
SKILLS:
Computer: SQL, Matlab, C#, C++, Microsoft Office, Eviews
Language: Proficient in English, proficient in Mandarin