Xiaoyang WANG
Summary
ESCP MBA candidate specializing in fintech with international experience in strategic partnerships with top institutions in Hong Kong. Proficient in financial modeling and data-driven decision-making. Seeking a full-time finance role to apply expertise in digital finance ecosystems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2027
2027
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Strategic Consulting Experience
Baracoda
Paris
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided strategic recommendations for the CEO which were later implemented following pet insurance market analysis
- Sized the pet insurance market and proposed monetization models for insurers and clinics across EU, US, and Japan.
- Veterinary Preventive Health: CareOs for Pets
Strategic Marketing Project
Galeries Lafayette
Paris
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Analyzed new customer segmentation and assessed the impact of strategic marketing initiatives on sales performance.
Strategic Benchmarking & Growth Prioritization
Leading HR-Tech Company (Confidential Client)
Germany
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Benchmarked the client against Gojob to identify strategic growth priorities
- Analyzed operational metrics, talent journeys, and organizational structure to deliver CEO-level recommendations.
Strategic Partnership Manager
The University of Hong Kong
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed a team of 5 within the Office of Strategic Partnerships
- Spearheaded strategic planning and execution of high-impact academic events and international initiatives
- Initiated new industry partnerships for an amount of HKD 5 million
- Oversaw team initiatives leading to HKD 20+ million fundraising
- Managed the Office of Strategic Partnerships’ budget of HKD 1 million to ensure flawless operations
- Developed and launched 7 international student exchange programs and partnerships with leading global institutions
Executive Officer
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Organized monthly research forums with government funding agencies for over 600 participants
- Advised junior academics in budget planning and reporting for 100+ research projects
Research Assistant | Secretary to the Directorate
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Conducted interviews with 300+ primary and secondary school teachers to assess perspectives on STEM education
- Coordinated webinars to share findings with 300 educators across 20 schools
- Managed research budgets and team expenses of HKD 500,000
Research Assistant, Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Administered behavioral experiments with 100+ participants using E-Prime and analyzed data via SPSS and R Studio
- Presented weekly research updates and organized workshops for aging populations
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Finance and Law
HKU SPACE
08.2024
MBA - International Management
ESCP Business School
07.2026
Master of Arts - Language Studies
City University of Hong Kong
07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Education
Yunnan University, Tourism and Culture College
07.2016
Skills
- MS Office
- R Studio
- NVivo
- SPSS
Languages
Native in Mandarin Chinese
Fluent in English
Fluent in Cantonese
Custom Section
- Baracoda, Paris, Veterinary Preventive Health: CareOs for Pets, 2025-11-01, 2026-01-01, Provided strategic recommendations for the CEO which were later implemented following pet insurance market analysis, Sized the pet insurance market and proposed monetization models for insurers and clinics across EU, US, and Japan
- Galeries Lafayette, Paris, Strategic Marketing Project, Analyzed new customer segmentation and assessed the impact of strategic marketing initiatives on sales performance
- Leading HR-Tech Company (Confidential Client), Germany, Strategic Benchmarking & Growth Prioritization, Benchmarked the client against Gojob to identify strategic growth priorities, Analyzed operational metrics, talent journeys, and organizational structure to deliver CEO-level recommendations
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/xiaoyang-wangsyw
Hobbies and interests
- Classical Amateur Cellist (3 yrs)
- Freelance Children’s Book Writer (two forthcoming titles)
Timeline
Strategic Consulting Experience
Baracoda
11.2025 - 01.2026
Strategic Marketing Project
Galeries Lafayette
11.2025 - 01.2026
Strategic Benchmarking & Growth Prioritization
Leading HR-Tech Company (Confidential Client)
11.2025 - 01.2026
Strategic Partnership Manager
The University of Hong Kong
09.2022 - 08.2025
Executive Officer
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
04.2021 - 10.2021
Research Assistant | Secretary to the Directorate
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
03.2019 - 04.2021
Research Assistant, Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
11.2017 - 07.2018
Postgraduate Diploma - Finance and Law
HKU SPACE
MBA - International Management
ESCP Business School
Master of Arts - Language Studies
City University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Education
Yunnan University, Tourism and Culture College