Pearson Yam completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics at New York University with a minor in Game Design. He has work experience in finance and research roles at DBS Bank Hong Kong, SQN Capital Management in New York, and ROCIM Hong Kong. His skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, programming languages, and conversational ability in Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Spanish.

1. Pearson Yam
9 Leone Close Scarsdale, NY | New York, NY 10013 | (914) 574-7155 | py364@nyu.edu
Education
New York University, New York, NY August 2011 – May 2015
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Relevant coursework: Urban Economics, Labor Economics
- Minor in Game Design
University College London, London, United Kingdom August 2013 – December 2013
Relevant coursework: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Money and Banking
East China Normal University, Shanghai, China August 2011 – May 2012
Relevant coursework: Introduction to Contemporary China
Work Experience
DBS Bank Hong Kong, Hong Kong June – August 2014
Summer Analyst, Treasury and Markets
- Researched and presented findings on various topics including:
- The Internet of Things ($USD 15 Billion)
- US Interest Rates and their effect on the US Dollar
- The Shanghai – Hong Kong Stock Connect (RMB 250 to 300 Billion between China and Hong
Kong)
SQN Capital Management, New York (Wall Street) March 2013 – June 2013
Assistant Research Analyst
- Organized and compiled databases to facilitate productivity within the managementteam
- Advised Managing Director on investment opportunities in hydraulic fracturing for natural gas
ROCIM Hong Kong, Hong Kong June 2010 – August 2010
Research Analyst
- Assisted with identification of high growth potential Asian companies for investment
opportunities
- Attended company end of year summary report meetings conducted in Mandarin
- Created, organized, and managed database separating prospective companies from clients
Skills
Coursera: Completed Introduction to Financial Accounting (Wharton Certified)
- Technical: Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel (vlookup, macros), Word, Adobe Photoshop,GIMP,
Illustrator, SQL, InDesign, Python, Unity,HTML, CSS, Linux,Teamviewer
- Language: Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese (conversational), Spanish (conversational)
Activities
University of London, London, United Kingdom October 2013
- Facilitated interactions between local students in London and NYU students
- Led a focus group examining cultural misconceptions associated with living and studying abroad
- Provided a “foreign” perspective on the portrayal of cultural differences as represented in film
Private Instruction, Bronx, NY; Scarsdale, NY July 2012 – 2013
- Developed course syllabus and assignments
- Designed materials for individual assessment
Achievements
- Congressional Award Silver Medal 2010
- New York State School Association level 6 (maximum rank) Violin Achievement