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Jialin Li

Jialin Li

Summary

Sell-side equity research analyst with sector coverage in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and property.

Ex-consultant specializing in investment advisory, value-chain study and project financing.

CFA & CAIA candidate.

Concurrent degrees in Real Estate (Bachelor's Degree) and Urban Planning (Master's Degree).

Published academic paper in python / big data.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Analyst, Research

Maybank Investment Banking Group
04.2022 - Current

Sell-side equity research analyst with two years' experience.

Sector coverage in REITs and property:

  • Independently initiated coverage on 2 SGX-listed stocks. Took over coverage of 2 SREIT names.
  • Published reports regularly based on quarterly results, corporate actions and market news.
  • In this process, built / maintained financial models, and developed investment thesis. Worked closely with stakeholders during / post private placement and preferential offering.

Serviced buy-side and HNW / retail clients with data requests and investment advises.

  • Actively took part in roadshows, marketing trips, investor events and media publicity.
  • Worked closely with ECM desk, retail and institutional sales team.

Assisted Head of Research in routine country reports / presentations and database maintenance.

Consultant (Economic and Industrial)

Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd
07.2019 - 03.2022

Advised 15 clients on target industries to invest in at project locations. Clients are master developers of industrial parks, special economic zones, or business parks in China and ASEAN region.

  • Conducted macroeconomic research based on economic, trade and demographic statistics, as well as industry policy.
  • Conducted sector-level research, value-chain study, and technology developments. Formulated investment strategies across different timeframe.
  • Industries covered: Automobiles, Agriculture products, Electronics, Equipments, Rubber and Plastics, Smart Manufacturing etc.
  • Recommended target companies compatible with the project.
  • Evaluated project financing feasibility.

Credit Analyst Intern

Validus Capital
06.2018 - 08.2018

Completed a comprehensive credit risk review for the firm's outstanding loans to-date. Identified default patterns in clients through data analytics.

  • Independently built a loan repayment dataset for over 500 borrowers in 9 industries through data mining on three years' loan repayment histories.
  • Conducted analysis on data up to millions of rows and 20 dimensions within tight project timeframe.
  • In this process, applied advanced Microsoft Excel functions (pivot, VBA).
  • Presented dashboard and conclusions on clients' risk profile to management team.
  • Proposed solutions to streamline existing repayment record system and reduce information loss.

Business Development Intern

Keong Hong Holdings Limited
05.2017 - 07.2017

Keong Hong Holdings Limited is a real estate development and investment company.

  • Maintained financial models for residential projects. Tracked project sales to help the department formulate business strategies. Conducted analysis to identify sales patterns.
  • Assessed investment and redevelopment opportunities by researching on market outlooks in the U.K., Germany, Australia, North Asia and ASEAN markets, for residential, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare sectors .
  • Conducted locational studies for potential projects.

Education

Master of Science - Urban Planning

National University Of Singapore
07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Real Estate (Hons)

National University Of Singapore
07.2019

Urban Analytics Lab

National University Of Singapore
07.2019

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) -

Corporate Finance Institute
12.2021

Skills

  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Bloomberg and Factset
  • Financial modeling, equity research and pitching, policy research
  • Data visualization, data analytics through basic Python and Machine Learning

Certification

Certified Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)

Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)

Certified no.: 43297550

Additional Information

Active in student organization The i.Care Network [Office of Student Affairs, NUS]

Project Director & EXCO Secretary (2015 - 2018)

In 2017, led three event teams and planned Welcome Fest 2017, which comprised of three major events and attracted 240 international students in total.

  • Spearheaded the first Night Tour under i.CARE Network. Handled a budget of SGD1,200.
  • In this role, proposed routes, budget, safety guidelines and wet weather contingency. Organized three dry runs. Prepared briefing booklet and marketed the events to secure more than 70 local student volunteers.

In 2016, led a team of five to plan and execute iCare’s flagship event, International Language Exchange (ILE). The event aims to facilitate better understanding of different cultures among NUS students.

  • In this role, re-positioned and conceptualized the three-day event, which successfully attracted more than 200 participants.
  • Secured a budget of SGD500 from Office of Student Affair and marketed the event to attract more than 70 international and local student volunteers.
  • Proposed Food Safety Guidelines for future i.CARE events after researching on food safety standards.

Accomplishments

    The Implementation of Big Data Analysis In Regulating Online Short-term Rental Business: A Case Of Airbnb In Beijing.

    DOI: 10.5194/isprs-annals-IV-4-W9-79-2019

Additional Language

Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Analyst, Research

Maybank Investment Banking Group
04.2022 - Current

Consultant (Economic and Industrial)

Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd
07.2019 - 03.2022

Credit Analyst Intern

Validus Capital
06.2018 - 08.2018

Business Development Intern

Keong Hong Holdings Limited
05.2017 - 07.2017

Master of Science - Urban Planning

National University Of Singapore

Bachelor of Science - Real Estate (Hons)

National University Of Singapore

Urban Analytics Lab

National University Of Singapore

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) -

Corporate Finance Institute
Jialin Li