A brief introduction: Greetings Everyone! My name is Lily Wang. I currently work as a biotech & pharma analyst for Nasdaq, and I have a background in the VC space.

Why did I take up the FDP challenge?

I pursued the FDP designation because it is a perfect bridge between finance and data science. It is so hands-on and interesting that you can apply the knowledge daily.

What is great about FDP:

The FDP curriculum is very hands-on and new. It gave me a deeper understanding of how I can identify and implement innovative ideas in finance. My team has the assurance that when assigned to construct a data-related project, we can build it with sound logic and clearly explain the practicality. I am now empowered to communicate with the Data product team effectively because I understand the needs of both teams.

The FDP curriculum is very useful. I can now work on data-related projects with confidence, and with the FDP mark on my email, my clients feel comfortable when I talk to them about data. I now better understand how machine learning is practicable in Biotech, and this knowledge informs my ability to advise clients.

My advice for aspiring industry professionals:

It is important to explore different areas of the financial world because everything is linked. Once you understand the big picture, it is much easier to work through any specific task.

About Lily Wang

Lily is a Biotech & Pharma Analyst at Nasdaq (Investor Engagement Team). She received her Executive Master of Finance from INSEAD. Lily holds both the FDP and the CAIA designations. She lives in Canada.