Alice Zhang

Alice Zhang

Finance Division Fund Accounting Summer Analyst

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    MBA Candidate at Chicago Booth pursuing investment banking roles

  • Education

    • The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Accounting and Finance
    • Penn State University

      2019 - 2020
      Master's degree Accounting and Finance GPA 4.0/4.0
    • Penn State University

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BS Accounting and Finance GPA 4.0/4.0
  • Experience

    • Goldman Sachs

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
      Finance Division Fund Accounting Summer Analyst

      • Analyzed and reviewed financial statements of 3 Goldman Sachs Asset Management funds, including Business Development Company (BDC), Middle Market Lending Group, and Private Middle Market Credit • Prepared and presented Q2 comparable companies review deck for IMD to perform Goldman Sachs’ $4 billion BDC peer analysis

    • Goldman Sachs

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
      Finance Division Summer Analyst

      • Scrutinized profit and loss of $17 billion fixed income products for Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s $2 trillion funds • Researched, investigated, and cleared daily account’s performance exceptions; examined finalized account’s performance changes• Updated 2019 Hedge Fund and Separate Accounts Control Procedures and presented to the Valuation Oversight Group to streamline and ensure the accuracy of key control processes; output passed review by the Board of Trustees and the Valuation Committee Show less

    • Deloitte

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
      Financial Services Industry Auditor

      • Audited bulge bracket investment banks’ financial information; ensuring accuracy and adherence to U.S. GAAP• Conducted y/y variance analysis and presented key value drivers, such as a 22% rise in net income, to the investment bank client; validated the authenticity of growth; researched financial data of various industries focusing on technology, media, and telecoms

    • Goldman Sachs

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
      Internal Audit Division Analyst

      • Evaluated GS’ internal control process of acquiring full ownership of its $562MM China JV; assessed reliability of financial reports, monitored firm’s compliance, advised management on smart control solutions, and tracked implementation of these measures• Presented risks involved in key business processes and associated mitigation plans to 20 Beijing Gao Hua Senior Management Personnel and Divisional Heads after performing due diligence and audit testing to avoid fines as large as $4.6MM • Led a team of 3 to effectively test control objectives and analyzed whether controls were in place and functioned as designed for Beijing Gao Hua’s $18.9MM private wealth management business Show less

    • Venturous Group

      Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
      Summer Analyst

      • Led a 4 analyst team to research and conduct due diligence of U.S. property technology industry, including 20 VC funds, 10 large corporations, and 170 startups to benchmark with existing portfolio startups, identify potential partnership and investing opportunities• Devised groundbreaking solutions to make cities smarter and more sustainable through discussing property technology development and investment opportunities with international corporate giants like Keppel and iSoftStone, and leading startups like Cleverciti • Analyzed portfolio companies’ performance, devised business strategic plans, and drove business growth with management Show less

    • ATLATL Innovation Center

      Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
      Summer Analyst

      • Negotiated favorable terms and conditions with Singapore vendors to facilitate and expedite ATLATL’s incorporation in Singapore• Composed a case study for Harvard Business School’s case textbook about ATLATL as an innovative biotech startup • Built effective relationship with clients, including Eli Lilly’s CVC team, to explore potential investment and partnership opportunities

    • The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

      Sept 2023 - now
      MBA Candidate

      Concentrations: Finance, Accounting

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

      Institute of Certified Management Accountants
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

      AICPA