Izzy Wang
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Senior Analyst, Factors and Dividends, S&P Dow Jones Indices
Izzy Wang is Senior Analyst, Factors and Dividends at S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI). Her field focuses on alternate beta strategies, including factor-based indices, dividends and thematic strategies. In her role, Izzy works closely with S&P DJI’s Sales, Marketing and Global Research & Design departments to bring new ideas to market.
Prior to her current role, Izzy was a research assistant at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. She also has one year of experience in external auditing and financial reporting at KPMG Hong Kong.
Izzy holds an M.Soc.Sc. in applied economics from the National University of Singapore and a bachelor’s degree in business administration with first class honors from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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