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7 years
China
2027
Male
GPA: 3.6
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
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Professional Experience


I am a finance professional with 7 years of experience across the technology, financial services, and banking sectors, with expertise in strategic finance, FP&A, infrastructure finance, and financial operations.

Currently, I work as a Senior Associate in Strategic Finance and Business Operations at TikTok in London, where I support large-scale infrastructure and data center operations across Europe. My responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial modeling, and cross-functional business partnering with engineering, operations, legal, tax, and commercial teams. I have led automation and reporting initiatives using Power BI and internal BI systems, improved financial governance, and reduced month-end close timelines by approximately 50%. I also developed global finance training programs delivered to over 1,100 employees.

Previously, I worked as an Analyst in Global Markets at Goldman Sachs in London, supporting multi-asset transaction analysis, operational risk management, reporting automation, and cross-functional process improvements. Earlier in my career, I gained experience in banking audit at PwC Malta and asset management at Marginalen Bank in Stockholm, where I worked on portfolio analysis, financial statement analysis, and valuation modeling.

I hold the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification and am currently a CFA Level II candidate.

Educational Background

I hold an MSc in Finance from Stockholm University and a BA in Economics from Yunnan University of Nationalities. I also completed a BA in Business and Management at University of Essex and participated in an exchange program at Lingnan University.

My international academic and professional experiences across the UK, Sweden, Malta, Hong Kong, and China have given me strong cross-cultural communication skills and a global perspective on finance and business operations.

Extracurricular & Leadership Activities

Outside of work, I have participated in several community and leadership initiatives, including:

NGO volunteer work supporting HIV-infected individuals in Stockholm
Organizing and speaking at TEDx Hong Kong
Serving as a Marketing Associate for the Stockholm University Business Association

I am also passionate about art, particularly Impressionism, as well as tennis, skiing, and Chinese tea culture.
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30 days ago
12 May 2026, 12:15
This is a very balanced and strong profile. You have a mix of professional and extracurricular experiences, which make your profile interesting. The other big plus, which you have rightly pointed out is your extensive international experience, which will be valued by every b-school where you apply.
The area that concerns me at this point is your career goals. your education, certifications and work experience are all leaning towards finance. You mention you wish to be in tech post MBA. Exactly what do you plan to do and in what kind of roles? I fear your goals may be quite similar to what you are already doing and do they require an MBA? Seven years of experience is substantial and b-schools will want to be satisfied that you indeed need an MBA at this point in your career. Make sure that you get this element of your story right, as not positioning your career goals rightly can land you in trouble.
Feel free to reach out. I stay in London too and we can chat within the same time zone.

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30 days ago
12 May 2026, 13:41
Hi,

Priyanka here from ARINGO. You have a very strong international profile. Experience at TikTok and Goldman Sachs, combined with exposure across different countries and industries, gives your application a lot of maturity and global perspective. The mix of finance, operations, infrastructure planning, and cross-functional work is also quite valuable because it shows experience beyond a traditional finance role.

The training initiatives and operational improvements help demonstrate leadership and initiative, even without a formal management title.

Academically, your profile is solid, and the FRM plus CFA progression strengthens the finance side of your background further. The extracurriculars also add a good balance, especially TEDx involvement and the volunteer work in Stockholm.

The main thing I think you should focus on now is sharpening the career story. Since your post-MBA goal is still broadly “technology,” schools will want a clearer picture of the exact direction you want to move toward after the MBA and why now is the right time to make that transition.

Are you planning to take the GMAT or GRE, and what score range are you targeting?

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances, happy to help!
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