Oceanne Cheong Xin Yi

Aspiring quantitative trader and researcher with hands-on experience in financial analysis, alpha generation, and data-driven market research using Python, R, and SQL. Selected to represent SUTD in the national CFA Research Competition, co-authoring ESG and financial analysis sections with DuPont analysis, DCF modelling, and relative valuation.

Led finance and investment initiatives through SUTD MarketWatch, organising workshops, cross-club collaborations, and inter-school events while managing communications and coordination with participants, partners, and industry stakeholders. Passionate about applying quantitative and systematic approaches to financial markets to uncover opportunities and generate alpha.

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Research Competition

11/2024 - 02/2025

• Selected to represent the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) in a national CFA competition, applying financial analysis and valuation skills in a competitive setting.
• Co-authored the ESG and Financial Analysis sections of the report, leveraging DuPont analysis, discounted cash flow (DCF) modelling, and relative valuation to assess financial performance and investment attractiveness.
• Developed public speaking, storytelling, and professional report-writing skills through presentations to an industry judging panel.

SUTD MarketWatch EXCO - President 

03/2025 - Present 

• Initiated and led an investment workshop for ~50 participants in collaboration with WorldQuant, providing exposure to quantitative finance and related career pathways.
• Organised and led an external learning trip for ~15 participants to the REITs Symposium 2025, deepening members’ understanding of REITs and the Singapore investment landscape.
• Conducted biweekly finance workshops for 10–20 participants covering budgeting, CPF/HDB financing, technical analysis, market psychology, macro- and microeconomics, and balance sheet & business analytics.
• Led cross-club collaborations with internal student organisations (e.g. Golf Club, 3DC Coding Club) to plan open house initiatives and joint events.
• Managed external partnerships with industry and university stakeholders (Phillip Capital, Heph Academy; NTU IIC, NUS Invest, SMU EYE, SITIAC, SIM INC) to coordinate inter-school finance events, including outreach for the Singapore Financial Conference 2026.
• Conducted executive committee interviews and structured handover sessions, mentoring incoming leaders to ensure continuity of operations and leadership standards.

SUTD MarketWatch EXCO - Secretary 

02/2024 - 03/2025

• Partnered with the Treasurer to manage and submit financial claims, ensuring accurate documentation and effective budget tracking.
• Maintained well-organised administrative and meeting records to support smooth club operations.
• Managed administrative workflows and coordinated logistics for club activities and events.
• Assisted in planning and organising finance-related events and workshops, including sessions on market psychology and a collaborative event with Phillip Capital on S&P 500 market prediction, with participant sizes ranging from 7 to 60.