Yuri Wu

+852 51663452
yuri@link.cuhk.edu.hk

Yuri Wu

+852 51663452
yuri@link.cuhk.edu.hk

Education

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Engineering

Master of Science | Major: Financial Technology ｜ Sep 2022 – Jun 2023

  • Key Courses: Advanced Financial Infrastructure, Quantitative and Algorithmic Trading, Electronic Payments, Applied Blockchain, Cryptography, RegTech and FinTech Entrepreneurship‍

Sun Yat-sen University, International School of Business & Finance (ISBF)

Bachelor of Economics | Major: Finance ｜Sep 2018 – Jun 2022

  • GPA: 3.8/4.0
  • Honors: School-level Excellent Student Leader | 3rd Class Merit Scholarship

Work Experience

A Global Financial Exchange, Branding Manager

Singapore & Malaysia ｜Feb 2024 – Apr 2025

  • Brand Sponsorship: Managed the entire process of Argentina national football team sponsorship, including contract signing, endorsement photoshoots, press releases, TVC ad production, and sponsorship rights fulfillment at friendly matches, Copa America, World Cup qualifiers (LED branding exposure, VIP ticket distribution to agents and key clients), and player signed jersey coordination. The sponsorship successfully reached over 800 global media outlets, with TVC videos achieving over 5 million views, strengthening the brand’s association with sports IP.
  • Brand Events: Planned and executed 4 global brand events in Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand, attracting over 32,000 offline attendees and achieving 8.9 million online impressions.
  • Brand Content: Led the production of brand content including promotional videos, social media activities, and brand materials, enhancing brand image across platforms.

Hong Kong aiKnow Limited, CFO

Hong Kong | Jun 2023  – Present

  • Assisted with company establishment, structuring, and legal notarization.
  • Helped the team win a government subsidy of 150k+ HKD for a startup competition.
  • Prepared business promotional materials, managed social media accounts, and handled financial tasks, including client relationship maintenance and procurement.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Teaching Assistant

Hong Kong | Apr 2024 – Present

  • Assisted in delivering the FTEC5570 (FinTech Entrepreneurship) course under the Faculty of Engineering, including attendance tracking, assignment grading, and handling student queries;
  • Organized and supported international field visits to leading FinTech institutions in Switzerland and Singapore, including HSBC, BEA, DBS, and Revolut (Neo Bank); responsibilities included company outreach, itinerary planning, and visa coordination for students;

Everest Venture Group, Project Executive

Hong Kong | Jul 2023 – Jan 2024

  • Assisted in managing client relationships and organizing events, including a Chinese education program and family office digital assets investment forum.
  • Participated in due diligence for crypto funds to be onboarded onto the Aspen Digital platform.
  • Drafted Chinese marketing materials and managed social media operations and community management.

Web3 Women Union, Founder

Hong Kong & Shanghai | Sep 2022 – Apr 2023

  • Launched an early community, wrote pitch materials, and managed on-chain operations.
  • Organized 20+ events, including the 2023 Global Women Developers Summit, which attracted 104k+ live traffic.
  • Managed social media and community operations (WeChat public website: 歪脖山女外卖员, podcast: WWU语）

Internship Experience

rct AI, Corporate Development Intern

Beijing | Mar 2022 – Aug 2022

  • Supported global listing preparation of the metaverse project The Delysium, including document polishing for design, audit, and legal teams;
  • Coordinated strategic Web3 partnerships and follow-ups with projects like CyberConnect, Spanning Labs, and Critical Mention;
  • Conducted research on ReFi, cross-chain infrastructures, and international crypto policies to support investment strategies;
  • Designed a wallet dApp “Wally” and won 2nd Prize at MirrorHack 1.0 Hackathon.

Ivory Capital Asia, Financial Advisor (Intern)

Shanghai | Jun 2021 – Oct 2021

  • Participated in market research and statistical analysis of the consumption sector.
  • Analyzed Oak Coffee’s operational data and assisted in corporate strategic planning.
  • Assisted in negotiating investment and financing projects, and improving business plans.
  • Participated in building financial models for a hydrogen energy motor company.

Minsheng Securities, Investment Banking Intern

Shenzhen | Jan 2021 – Mar 2021

  • Involved in the IPO project of Kles (301314.SZ).
  • Analyzed large turnover records across 34 subsidiaries and identified irregularities.
  • Drafted internal audit replies and took minutes of management interviews.

Wens Investment, Financial Department Assistant

Shenzhen | Jun 2020 – Aug 2020

  • Systematized past investment project documents into an online directory library.
  • Allocated investment shares according to employee job grades.
  • Filed financial statements and tax documents using professional systems.

Extracurricular Activities

Research Assistant, Brand and Finance Research Team, ISBF
Sep 2019 – Jul 2021
Researched brand management strategies and financial performance of listed companies.

Campus Ambassador & Teaching Assistant, Career Atlas
Jul 2019 – Jul 2021
Organized business competitions and academic forums, contributed to investment and financing articles.

Debater, SYSU English Debate Team
Sep 2019 – Jun 2021

‍Host, SYSU Broadcast Station
Sep 2019 – Jun 2021‍

Cadre, Academic Department, SYSU Student Union
Oct 2018 – Jun 2019