Minni Zhang

Seasoned risk professional with experience in Investment Risk, Market Risk, and Model Risk management. Proven track record of managing model governance and validation processes in the Private Banking and Wealth Management areas. Dynamic leader who provides a positive influence in the workplace, displaying a 'can-do' attitude and is capable of producing and directing ideas and strategies. Excellent communication skills and experience in building and maintaining partnerships across various levels of the organization.

[ April 23 – Present ] Credit Suisse AG/UBS AG Zurich
Model Risk Validation lead in AM&GWM area
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Responsible for managing and overseeing the validation process for CS’s Asset Management and Global Wealth Management models, both in- house and vendor models. Lead and direct a team of two FTEs.
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Analyze the conceptual soundness of model methodologies, build benchmark models, design backtesting or other methodologies to test the conceptual soundness of model assumptions. and communicate findings and recommendations to model owners.
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Review ongoing model monitoring reports, identify potential model risks, and document the findings to key stakeholders while evaluating the corrective actions.
[ October 15 – March 23 ] Credit Suisse AG Zurich
Model Risk Governance Head for Private Banking/Wealth Management (PB/WM) area
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Developed and implemented a Model Risk governance framework for the PB/WM area, covering Asset Management, Advisory & Investment Research, and Compliance model types.
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Performed model risk assessments in accordance with CS’s Model Risk Policies & Procedures, identified model risk concentrations and proposed mitigation actions.
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Set up the Business Development requirements/due diligence of CS Group strategic model inventory system, i.e., ImProve, including workflows and model category discussion, which allows the team to put forwards practical recommendations for process improvement and efficiency.
[ March 06 – September 15 ] Zurich Insurance Group Zurich
Senior Market Risk Manager
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Responsible for developing market risk models used in the General Insurance (GI) business segment. Designed and implemented market risk proxy models and enhanced the market/asset liability management (ALM) model methodologies.
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Supported risk function initiatives as the subject matter expert for market risk management. Assisted in the internal capital model regulatory approval process for the GI area related to segment market risk findings.
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Reviewed complex/large transaction proposals and proposed risk mitigation actions.
[ Sept 04 – Feb 06 ] Zurich Insurance Group Zurich
Risk Modeling Platform Manager
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Responsible for quality assurance of risk models implemented across the ZIG group.
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Contributed to the group-wide Risk Modelling Platform (RMP) implementation for all risk-related models across the group.
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Delivered several important projects, including Internal Risk-Based Capital (RBC) Models and SST models, on time and within budget.
[ July 00 – June 02 ] Cyber Advance Ltd (Shanghai - HK) Shanghai
Finance Director
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Co-founder of this startup company active in the information technology and telecommunication areas.
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Duties include negotiating software contracts, managing software patents, and outsourcing coding in China. Responsible for all financial and administrative activities of the company, leading a team of four staff members.

2002 – 2004 ] ETH Zurich/Univesity of Zurich Zurich
Masters of Advanced Studies in Finance (specialization Quantitative Finance/ Risk Management)
[ 1997 - 1998 ] Solvay Business School (ULB) Brussels
Master of Business Administration (graduate with Honor)
[ 1989 - 1993 ] Wuhan University of Technology China
Bachelor of Electrical engineer
[ 1998 - 1998 ] SAP EMEA Brussels
Certified consultant on FI/CO models