About
Name: Yujia Wang
Nationality: Chinese
Programme: MFin 2020
Education: BSc Administration in Accountancy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Current role: Associate in Investment Banking, China International Capital Corporation
Pre-MFin role: Associate in Capital Market and Accounting Advisory Service, PWC

Tell us about your pre-MFin career. What was your pre-MFin background?
Before the MFin, I worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Hong Kong in an advisory role. I provided advisory services to IPO readiness projects and spin-off projects and conducted due diligence to assist clients in making capital market decisions.
What stood out about the academic learning experience for you?
The MFin offered an excellent platform for me to learn from peers who are finance practitioners with rich experiences and inspirational perspectives. The MFin provided a lot of opportunities for us to collaborate with others from different backgrounds and I was constantly inspired by our discussions, especially during the group projects, which exposed us to different perspectives and diversified our thinking. My favourite course was Private Equity, where I gained a more practical understanding and business sense of investment, which is useful for my current role.
How did the MFin impact your career progression?
The MFin programme has helped me in several ways. The MFin equipped me with the finance skillset and knowledge to start my career in investment banking, providing support in my career transition from advisory to finance. The global network of Cambridge and Business School fellow alumni is an excellent platform to get in touch with peers in the same field.
Did you switch any of the following after your MFin – function, sector or country?
I switched both function and location after the MFin. For my bachelors degree I majored in accountancy, and before the MFin I worked in Hong Kong in an advisory role. The MFin provided me with a finance background and practical skills that enabled me to successfully transition to an investment banking role in Beijing after the MFin.
Would you recommend the Cambridge MFin and why?
I would totally recommend the Cambridge MFin to my peers and colleagues who are preparing for a career transition and would like to experience living and studying in a world-leading reputable institute. The Cambridge MFin not only helped me in my career, but also impacted the way I think and learn. I would not hesitate to recommend to others the opportunity to experience a meaningful year in this wonderful university.