Cindy (Zixin) Zhang

Aspiring Business Development Analyst | Market & Industry Research | Growth Strategy & Partnerships | UChicago MPP (Finance) | Seeking 2026 Full-Time Opportunities

United States

About

I am a Master of Public Policy candidate at the University of Chicago with a specialization in Finance and International Trade, combining strong analytical training in economics and finance with hands-on experience in business development and growth strategy. My professional experience includes conducting global market and industry research, supporting cross-border investment analysis, and executing partnership and marketing initiatives that drive user acquisition and brand growth. I enjoy exploring new markets, identifying strategic opportunities, and translating complex data and market signals into practical growth strategies. With a collaborative and execution-oriented mindset, I thrive in fast-moving environments that require both structured analytical thinking and strong stakeholder communication.

Experience

  • BD & Growth Marketing Intern at Dragonhorse Interactive
    Oct 2025 - Mar 2026 · 6 mos

    • Built database of 200+ overseas KOLs/KOCs, leading partnership outreach, negotiation, and co-marketing campaign design • Analyzed performance metrics to optimize content strategy and influencer selection, improving campaign ROI • Produced 10+ promotional videos for TikTok and multi-platform distribution, supporting product awareness and user acquisition • Led Discord community operations and growth strategy, improving user engagement, retention, and community activation

  • Operations Department Intern at China National Software & Service Co., Ltd.
    Aug 2025 - Sep 2025 · 2 mos

    • Supported planning and execution of a corporate training/marketing program; coordinated instructors, course scheduling, and participant communications to ensure end-to-end delivery • Collaborated with AI and data governance experts to structure course content and consolidate training materials on data security, data assetization, and data governance for external delivery • Drafted official articles, highlighting program value propositions and brand positioning in the data governance domain

  • Investment Banking Department Intern at CITIC Securities Company Limited
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    • Prepared 30+ core pre-deal documents (offshore debt applications, offering materials), internal approval and credit review processes • Conducted financial analysis on issuers and guarantors, including three-statement review, cash flow assessment, and liability evaluation • Drafting offering circulars and disclosure documents, ensuring data consistency, accounting alignment, and regulatory compliance • Utilized Bloomberg Terminal for rate conversion and spread calculation; compiled allocation Excel files to support bidding • Attended investment committee and allocation meetings, following the full transaction lifecycle; developed a comprehensive understanding of underwriting, bookbuilding, investor segmentation, and issuance timing strategies in international debt markets

  • Market & Industry Analysis Intern at Invest MENA
    Jan 2025 - May 2025 · 5 mos

    • Conducted industry research across technology, manufacturing, and renewable energy sectors; responsible for data collection, cleaning, and indicator system construction to support supply-demand, competitive landscape, and profitability analysis • Tracked overseas market trends and policy developments, synthesizing English research reports to assess impacts on industry cycles, capital expenditure, and investment opportunities • Applied Python for batch data processing and visualization; built market size, penetration rate, and scenario analysis models to strengthen quantitative support for strategic conclusions • Authored multiple industry and market research reports, systematically analyzing value chains, international benchmarks, and investment logic; outputs were incorporated into investment recommendations for Middle Eastern institutional clients

  • Marketing And Business Development Intern at SuperCloud
    Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 · 2 mos

    • Designed regional strategies for solutions, increasing brand reach by 35%+ and expanding potential client and partner coverage • Organized multi-city marketing events, coordinated enterprise clients and channel partners, and worked with sales and marketing teams on campaign execution and budget planning • Analyzed event performance across 10 cities using metrics such as lead quality, conversion rate, CAC, and engagement, delivering optimization recommendations to improve ROI