Wankun Li, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Peking University

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  Student

  molecular biology: gene cloning, plasmid construction, in vivo transformationrats behavioral study: fear conditioning; maze tests for learning and memory study.

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  The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

  Jan 2009 - Feb 2009

  Research Intern
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  Tsinghua University

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2011

  Research Assistant

  Using rodent behavioral test to study the effectiveness of certain pharmacological treatments on improving the function of various brain areas, and the mechanism behind it.

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  Rice University

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2010

  Research intern

  Drosophila behavioral study; the effect of gene alternations on nervous system development; Drosophila brain dissection and immunostaining

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  University of California San Diego

  Sept 2012 - Nov 2017

  Komiyama Lab, a lab of Systems Neuroscience. My studies focused on how the mammalian brain encode perceptual learning and decision making, combining cutting-edge live imaging technique and advanced data analytics. TA for: Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology(BIPN146);Computational Neuroscience(BIPN140);Biochemical technique(BIBC103).Evaluated by students and professors as a TA of excellency for all 3 classes.

  • Ph.D. student

    Sept 2011 - Nov 2017

  • Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2012 - Jun 2015
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  EY

  Mar 2018 - now

  • Led proposal, contract negotiation, signing, staffing, and delivery of an engagement supporting a top global bank Canadian branch's risk transformation journey.• Instrumental in winning the pursuit and the subsequent execution of an engagement supporting a top Canadian bank in credit risk modeling and AIRB readiness journey, generating seven-figure revenue• Leadership of innovative go-to-market solutions regarding B2B loan underwriting acceleration and compliance, performance monitoring, and process enhancement through automation.• EY Canada Risk Consulting Life Science sector liaison Show less Business Consulting - Financial Services Risk Management• Supervised and hand-on participated in the end-to-end development of Credit Risk models for multiple top-tier Canadian Financial Institutions, specifically: AIRB PD, LGD, EAD models for all Wholesale asset classes and Retail small business and mortgage; Commercial IFRS9/CECL PD and LGD models; Commercial Stress Testing PD and LGD models• Simultaneous involvement of engagements with three separate Canadian banks, serving an oversight and client-facing role with direct interactions with lines of business, credit risk management, validation, audit, and executive leadership• Part of a core team in actualizing the collaboration between EY and a global top Tech player for our go-to-market strategy, introducing industry innovation and disruption with potential for millions of dollars in revenue• Pursuit, proposal, business development support Show less • Supported a host of G-SIBs across four continents in their Financial Risk Management, with business coverage from front office to back office• A lead contributor in an array of client engagements, including derivatives risk models, VaR, credit risk models (individual and small business PD, LGD), regulatory compliance (FRTB, SR 11-7), data modeling, and data governance• Served as the only representative of the Risk Management service line in an innovative EY collaborative effort to bring a large-scale data infrastructure transformation to a global top bank• Involved in a firm initiative that explored Machine Learning techniques for Risk Management in Financial Institutions, showcasing adaptability and forward-thinking approach• Pursuit, proposal, business development support Show less

  • Senior Manager

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Manager

    Oct 2020 - Aug 2023

  • Senior

    Mar 2018 - Sept 2020
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  Victoria Education Group

  Jan 2024 - now

  Python Programming Instructor

  Teaching Grade 4-10 Canadian students Python programming