[Mar 20] Beyond Korean Studies: Careers and Insights from Finance Industry Alumni

Date: March 20, 2026 (Friday)

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue: CPD 4.16, Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU

Speakers:

Athena Lee | Ernst & Young Advisory Service Limited, Business Consulting Manager

Wang Junlin | ISS-STOXX, Index Associate

This career talk features two alumni working in the finance industry who will share practical advice, career insights, and their personal journeys. Students will gain a better understanding of career opportunities in finance and have a chance to network with senior alumni.

Speakers' bio:

Athena Lee is a Consulting Manager with 7+ years of experience in internal audit, compliance, and risk advisory across Asia. Leveraging her Korean Studies background, she has led multiple Korea-based audits and compliance reviews, bridging cultural and communication gaps with native stakeholders. Her Korean proficiency has enabled more effective fieldwork, smoother collaboration, and deeper insights—demonstrating how language skills can open doors to cross-border opportunities and regional leadership roles.

Wang Junlin graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics & Finance and a Minor in Korean Studies. She currently works at ISS-STOXX, an index company owned by Deutsche Boerse Group, as an Associate (Korean Speaking) in the Corporate Actions Team. Previously, she worked as an Equity Research Analyst at a hedge fund in Seoul and obtained the qualification of Certified Investment Manager awarded by the Korea Financial Investment Association.

All are welcome! Please register at https://forms.gle/Atx3H7EMzUAFL7EP8

For enquiries, please contact Ms. Chang Eunkyung at eunkyung@hku.hk