Career Journeys in Global Finance: A Conversation with Dr. David Wang - DC

Join us for a special fireside chat with Dr. David Wang, affiliate professor in Virginia Tech's Department of Economics. David served as the Head of Asia Economics and Chief Economist for the region at Credit Suisse from 2018 to 2023. Prior to joining Credit Suisse, David was an economist in the research department of IMF, primarily responsible at various times for macroeconomic forecasting of Asian countries and the Eurozone countries. Before the IMF, David was a researcher for BlackRock’s Multi-asset Solutions team, specializing in tactical asset allocation, country, and sector rotation within the equity and commodities spaces. David started his career in the financial industry as an analyst at Morgan Stanley, focusing on convertible debt underwriting and equity derivative valuations. David holds a PhD in Economics from Stanford University and received his undergraduate education at the University of Chicago, during which he also functioned as a research assistant at the Chicago Federal Reserve.

David will share his professional journey—from starting as an analyst at Morgan Stanley to leading regional economic research at Credit Suisse and conducting macroeconomic analysis for global markets. Drawing on his extensive experience in the U.S. and Asia, he will offer insights into navigating the finance industry, understanding the job landscape for international professionals, and building meaningful cross-cultural careers.

This event is ideal for students interested in economics, finance, or international business who want to learn practical advice on career growth and professional development in a global context.

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