Mengqi Y. - Graduate Research Assistant

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Tübingen, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Oct 2025

9 months

Tübingen, Germany

Graduate Research Assistant

Tübingen University

Analyzed intensive longitudinal psychological data, uncovering latent behavioral trends.
Applied Bayesian hierarchical models in R/JAGS; ensured robust parameter estimation and model convergence.
Led data wrangling, transforming raw survey data into analysis-ready formats.
Supported peer-reviewed publication: methodology design and statistical evaluation.

Mar 2023 - Mar 2024

1 year 1 month

Stuttgart, Germany

Working Student in Risk Data Analysis

Mercedes-Benz Mobility

Consolidated and visualized AML-related data from global subsidiaries in Power BI, improving risk transparency.
Automated reporting workflows, saving one day per month; streamlined Group Risk Analysis reports using Confluence and JIRA.
Produced monthly risk assessments and supported CFO-level quarterly reporting.

Apr 2019 - Sep 2021

2 years 6 months

Guangzhou, China

Senior Data Analyst

HSBC Electronic Data Processing Limited

Built predictive models (e.g., decision trees) for customer segmentation, boosting product uptake by approximately 1% among high-value clients.
Developed GCP dashboards to track international transaction workflows and highlight inefficiencies.
Delivered cross-market data insights, reducing operational costs and improving strategic alignment with the Hong Kong market.

Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

9 months

Shanghai, China

Data Analyst

Shuhe Information Technology Company

Designed churn-risk models and pricing strategies, improving lending rates by 1% and reactivating 14% of inactive users.
Automated marketing workflows, cutting operational costs and increasing lending rates by 10%.
Built real-time KPI dashboards in Tableau, supporting agile decision-making.

Dec 2013 - Jun 2016

2 years 7 months

Ningbo, China

Customer Manager

Zhe Jiang Chou Zhou Commercial Bank

Resolved escalated client cases for personal loans, providing financial advice and maintaining strong client relationships.
Managed business cooperation loans, overseeing risk throughout the loan lifecycle.
Assisted in planning departmental schedules and executing marketing activities in collaboration with the team.

Summary

Results-driven data professional with expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and deep learning to deliver business impact.

Skilled in end-to-end data workflows—from preparation and analysis to modeling, visualization, and actionable insights—and dedicated to continuous growth and innovation.