Stella Yu

Experience

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  Ogilvy & Mather

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern in Talent Resource Center
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  British Council

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2014

  Examinations Services

  IELTS Assistant Supervisor; IELTS invigilator; IELTS clerical marker; CFA proctor; ACCA invigilator

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  Department for International Trade (DIT)

  Jul 2014 - Apr 2020

  Senior Trade & Investment Officer, Financial & Professional Services

  1. Built an intensive network (strong C-level relationships) with 50+ key UK and Chinese companies and other commercial organisations/ industry associations in asset management, fintech, banking, insurance, capital markets and professional services sectors;2. Developed strong relationships with government bodies, including the regulators, local Financial Regulatory Bureaus, Free Trade Zone authorities, local government’s investment promotion bureaus, etc. Facilitated a MOU signing between Shenzhen and the City of London, strengthened the relationship between two cities.3. Supported UK companies establish presence in China and expand business. Helped firms identify market access barriers, establish links with local government and identify business collaboration opportunities in China. 4. Encouraged Chinese companies to invest in the UK, helped them explore and understand the UK financial services market and helped existing investors develop relationship and expand in the UK.5. Led on VIP visits, events, inward missions to the UK – Ministerial visits, the Lord Mayor of City of London’s visit to China, UK-Shenzhen fintech forums, Shenzhen Securities Association’s visit to the UK, the Insurance Asset Management Association of China’s visit to the UK, UK regulators (FCA and DWP)’s visit to China etc. Show less

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  Greensill

  May 2020 - Oct 2021

  Head of Government and Public Affairs

  1. As the main contact person, managed the government relationship for Greensill China Headquarter in Shenzhen; maintained and built up stakeholder relationships2. Assisted Greensill obtain the onshore financing license (factoring) amidst country wide license approval stop3. Negotiated and secured government cash grant, including settlement grant, tax refund, and talent incentives3. Supported strategy planning, business development and project management, including banks, MNCs, large Chinese corporates, central and state owned enterprises4. Supported different business functions’ development and managed the relevant government affairs; regular communication with Government and regulators, updated and informed on the latest government plans, major developments, news on regulatory5. Events/ public engagement, identified opportunities for relationship building and profile raising Show less

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  Procter & Gamble

  Jul 2022 - now

  Senior Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy