Sara Liu
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic research professional with experience at USC and Neo Criterion Capital, skilled in financial analysis and econometrics. Proven ability to lead data collection and deliver impactful insights, enhancing team collaboration. Proficient in R, Python and Bloomberg Terminal, with a strong focus on achieving results and communicating complex findings effectively.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Southern California, USC
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Led primary data collection for research on social yield tradeoffs in municipal bonds and public reaction.
- Extract and construct datasets on U.S. municipal securities using Bloomberg Terminal functions (e.g., CNDR, SRCH bond purpose).
- Trained fellow researchers in effective Bloomberg Terminal usage after mastering key functions.
- Contribute insights during research meetings, adapting project scope based on evolving data findings.
Intern
Neo Criterion Capital
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered daily market commentary and reported performance of portfolio holdings during team meetings.
- Assisted portfolio managers with macroeconomic and industry research using Bloomberg Terminal.
- Prepared client presentations and materials communicating company strategy and investment outlook.
Student Researcher
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Authored a 30-page paper analyzing 55,000 Airbnb listings to study the effect of host race on revenue, demand, and pricing.
- Applied econometric methods in R (OLS, weighted fixed effects, correlations, model-free visualizations).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2028
Skills
- Financial Analysis: Fundamental analysis, due diligence, global macro analysis
- Technical: Coding (R & Python data analysis, econometrics, visualization), Bloomberg Terminal, Microsoft Excel (modeling, functions), PowerPoint
- Professional: Teamwork, collaboration, research communication
Accomplishments
- Founded and led an educational podcat on gender equality and financial literacy that reached 40k+ viewers and students globally.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Southern California, USC
07.2025 - 09.2025
Intern
Neo Criterion Capital
12.2024 - 01.2025
Student Researcher
08.2024 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Southern California
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