Ziqin Xiong holds a Master’s in Economics from Northeastern University and is currently pursuing an MPhil in Development Studies at the University of Oxford. Ziqin’s core competencies include risk assessment, industry analysis, and policy analysis. As a Graduate Student Researcher at Oxford, Ziqin leads a multi-university research team conducting a groundbreaking study on photovoltaic development and its role in rural poverty alleviation in China.

Ziqin’s recent experience includes serving as Assistant Manager of Corporate Business at China Merchants Bank, where they developed financial solutions and strengthened corporate risk control. Their team’s analyses contributed to smarter client retention strategies and more effective customer acquisition. Ziqin is committed to leveraging analytical expertise to support an organization’s culture of innovation and to bringing diverse perspectives that enhance collective impact in the field of international development.