Minghao Liu has extensive experience in finance and investment analysis. He received a Master's degree in Finance from Drexel University and a Bachelor's degree in Insurance and Risk Management from Central University of Finance and Economics. Liu has passed several professional exams including the CPA exam and holds certifications in SAS programming and Bloomberg essentials. He has interned at the California Department of Insurance, Morgan Stanley, and Central China Securities, gaining experience in investment analysis, financial modeling, and IPO due diligence. Liu also earned several honors for his academic performance and extracurricular activities.
Experience in both creation and sales aspect of finance. Looking to pursue a career where I can not only grow these skills, but apply them in a way to be successful.
Credit/Equity Research professional with 4 years of experience in Financial services Industry, proficient in financial modelling. MBA in Finance from FORE School of Management
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Minghao Liu (Howard)
1400 4th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814
howardliu1991@gmail.com +1 (916) 833 3276
Education
Master of Science, Drexel University, Sacramento, CA 2013-2015
Major: Finance, 3.95/4.00
Bachelor of Economics, Central University of Finance and Economics 2009-2013
Major: Insurance and Risk Management, 86/100
Skills
Certification: Pass CPA exam
CFA levelⅡ candidate
Pass Probability Exam of Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)
SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9
Bloomberg Essentials
Skill: Microsoft Office, SAS, Bloomberg, Preqin, PH Stat2, Crystal Ball, Vlookup
Language: English, Mandarin
Intern & Work Experiences
Investment Analyst, California Department of Insurance, Sacramento, CA 2014
Working on California Organized Investment Network (COIN) High Impact Investment
Bulletins
Evaluate the funds for the potential investors
Analyze proposed investments by using Bloomberg and Preqin
Review CA Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Tax Credit by using free
cash flow analysis and forecasting
Intern, Morgan Stanley Financial Training Program, Sacramento, CA 2014
Evaluate stocks by using fundamental and technical analysis
Forecast stocks by using news analysis
Analyze Chinese real estate bubble
Focus on utility sector of stock market
Summer Intern, Central China Securities, Beijing, China 2012
Supported the Department of Investment Banking
Compiled information on industry background investigation and communication with
company
Reviewed company contracts, ensured due diligence and wrote industry background part
for prospectus
Examined IPO project of Beijing Connate Design Arts Co. Ltd.
Winter Intern, Tianjin Jinwan Insurance Agency, Tianjin, China 2010
Contacted existing customers regarding policy renewal
Conducted business with government authorities and commercial banks
Honors & Awards
Excellent Participant, American University Student Mathematical Contest in 2012
Modeling
Winner, National University Student Mathematical Contest in Modeling 2011
Excellent Student Program Executive, Central University of Finance and 2011
Economics
3rd-tier Scholarship, Central University of Finance and Economics 2010
Runner-up (certified as the Star of Etiquette), The 9th National University 2010
Student Foreign Diplomatic Etiquette Contest
Social & Extracurricular Activities
Top 2% in Bloomberg Aptitude Test 2014
The 3rd Financial Modeling World Championships 2014
President, Central University of Finance and Economics Student Association 2010-2012
Beijing International Marathon, Beijing Marathon Committee 2009-2012