Jenny Xu

A passionate recent BComm graduate with efficient communication, presentation, market research and problem solving skills developed through multiple internships and works. Rich experience in Finance and data analysis & modeling can be used to assist teams in improving operational performance.

Business Analyst, Jireh Industrial (Contract) May 2023 – Present

Acted as the primary liaison for client interactions, streamlining daily communication for key projects. Enhanced support to account managers by optimizing administrative workflows, resulting in a 15% reduction in integration costs

Collaborated closely with the Project Manager to spearhead the launch of a new product line, specifically the alloy butterfly valve. This initiative involved rigorous cost analysis to ensure competitive pricing and maximize profit margins

Developed and executed a comprehensive pricing strategy by analyzing customer demand through Excel, and curated client profiles that collectively secured a 20% improvement in tender success rates through targeted cost reductions

Sales & Operation Intern, CookOut Technology Apr 2022 – Aug 2022

Managed the corporate development project to rebrand CookOut Technology, analyzed existing customers’ behaviors in Excel, initiated a digital marketing campaign targeting young and new-to-country consumers

Successfully secured $3,000 in partnership funding, led the development of an annual funding plan, optimizing expenditure and enhancing vendor contract terms to favor cost savings

Implemented a new career relaunch plan; developed an enhanced strategy, attracting new immigrations to land new job opportunities with the chef or food delivery team

Payroll Platform Analyst Intern, DRÄXLMAIER Group May 2021 – Aug 2021

Led and implemented digital HR Platform transformation project:

• Defined business requirements, identified opportunities for the HR system digital transformation, and liaised between business units and technology to optimize daily check-in processes, reduced manual processing costs
• Crafted and implemented a weekly activity project monitoring plan within the departments between Software Developers and Senior Management Groups, resulting in improved project engagement

Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction), Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto Sept 2019 – Apr 2023

• Specialization: Finance and Economics; Focus on Corporate Finance & Data Analytics
• Relevant courses: International Trade (A+); Risk Mgmt (A); Fixed Income (A-); Advanced Corporate Finance (A)
• Case Competition: Led a team of 4 in the Corporate Financing Group Annual Competition 2021, performing company valuation, identifying key risk factors, conducting financial statement analysis, and presenting recommendations
• Key Academic Project: Led a team of 3, developed comprehensive fixed income trading strategies, implemented a contingency trading plan, constructed a managed portfolio within risk frameworks and delivered presentations