I'm Shi Cheng U, a Hong Kong-based student and aspiring analyst, pursuing a double degree at The University of Hong Kong (BSS in Politics & Public Administration and BBA in Marketing), graduating in 2026. My internships with HSBC Hong Kong Group Public Affairs (Digital Policy) and ESG consulting at Alaya Consulting have sharpened my ability to drive strategic partnerships, manage cross-functional stakeholders, and perform policy research on Distributed Ledger Technology, blockchain, and CBDCs. I thrive at turning data into actionable insights, coordinating multi-team programs, and contributing to fintech governance and digital asset initiatives. I am fluent in English and Mandarin, with working Cantonese and conversational Spanish, and I aim to apply analytical rigor and collaborative partnerships to create impact in fintech, governance, and policy advocacy.

SHI CHENG U

I'm Shi Cheng U, a Hong Kong-based student and aspiring analyst, pursuing a double degree at The University of Hong Kong (BSS in Politics & Public Administration and BBA in Marketing), graduating in 2026. My internships with HSBC Hong Kong Group Public Affairs (Digital Policy) and ESG consulting at Alaya Consulting have sharpened my ability to drive strategic partnerships, manage cross-functional stakeholders, and perform policy research on Distributed Ledger Technology, blockchain, and CBDCs. I thrive at turning data into actionable insights, coordinating multi-team programs, and contributing to fintech governance and digital asset initiatives. I am fluent in English and Mandarin, with working Cantonese and conversational Spanish, and I aim to apply analytical rigor and collaborative partnerships to create impact in fintech, governance, and policy advocacy.

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I’m Shi Cheng U, a Hong Kong-based student and aspiring analyst, pursuing a double degree at The University of Hong Kong (BSS in Politics & Public Administration and BBA in Marketing), graduating in 2026. My internships with HSBC Hong Kong Group Public Affairs (Digital Policy) and ESG consulting at Alaya Consulting have sharpened my ability to drive strategic partnerships, manage cross-functional stakeholders, and perform policy research on Distributed Ledger Technology, blockchain, and CBDCs.

I thrive at turning data into actionable insights, coordinating multi-team programs, and contributing to fintech governance and digital asset initiatives. I am fluent in English and Mandarin, with working Cantonese and conversational Spanish, and I aim to apply analytical rigor and collaborative partnerships to create impact in fintech, governance, and policy advocacy.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Public Affairs (Digital Policy) Intern at HSBC Hong Kong Group
June 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Spearheaded the evaluation of the HSBC-HKSTP partnership by conducting stakeholder interviews with 10+ internal teams; delivered a strategic analysis with actionable recommendations identifying 5 high-value collaboration opportunities for innovation and digital transformation within the Hong Kong fintech ecosystem. Organized fireside chats with internal risk management teams and assisted in planning fraud prevention training sessions for corporate clients to streamline CDD, AML, and KYC processes. Conducted policy research on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), blockchain, and regulatory implementation of crypto assets and CBDCs in HK/APAC (e.g., Project m-Bridge). Maintained a dashboard for 50+ deliverables to ensure Year 1 objectives were achieved.
Program Coordinator at The University of Hong Kong
August 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Coordinated all logistical aspects of program activities, including equipment setup, data entry, on-site support, and outdoor activities; planned and engaged 200+ international and local students through campus/city tours, life-long learning sessions, and cultural events.
Associate ESG Consulting Intern at Alaya Consulting Limited
April 30, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Integrated ESG considerations across core operations at AEON Credit Asia by evaluating Business Ethics, Data Privacy & Security, and Product Governance to establish a robust ESG framework. Assessed ESG performance for Macau Water (governmental department); the project reported an 18% increase in overall ESG rating and improved public perception. Maintained dashboards for ESG projects to automate stakeholder communications and monitor KPIs against targets.
Public Affairs (Digital Policy) Intern at HSBC Hong Kong Group
June 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Spearheaded strategic partnership analysis with 10+ internal teams, delivering recommendations that identified 5 high-value collaboration opportunities for fintech innovation and digital transformation in Hong Kong. Organized fireside chats with risk management teams and supported planning of fraud-prevention training sessions to streamline CDD, AML, and KYC processes. Conducted policy research on DLT, blockchain, and CBDCs in HK/APAC, including work on Project m-Bridge.
Program Coordinator at The University of Hong Kong
August 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Coordinated all logistical aspects of program activities, including equipment setup, data entry, on-site support, and outdoor activities; planned and engaged 200+ international and local students with campus/city tours, life-sharing, and cultural events.
Associate ESG Consulting Intern at Alaya Consulting Limited
April 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Integrated ESG considerations across core operations at AEON Credit Asia, evaluating business ethics, data privacy & security, and product governance to establish a robust ESG framework. Assessed ESG performance for Macau Water, yielding an 18% improvement in ESG rating; maintained dashboards to automate stakeholder communications and monitor KPIs.

Education

Bachelor degree (BSS in Politics and Public Administration; BBA Marketing) at The University of Hong Kong
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
Semester Exchange at Tilburg University
August 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Bachelor degree in Politics & Public Administration & Marketing (BSS & BBA) at The University of Hong Kong
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
Semester Exchange at Tilburg University
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

IBM z/OS Security Essentials
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Bloomberg Market Concepts
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Blockchain (IBS)
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Google Advanced Data Analytics Specialisation
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
IBM Certified Specialist - SPSS Statistics Level 1 v2
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
IBM z/OS Security Essentials
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Bloomberg Market Concepts
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Blockchain (IBS)
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Google Advanced Data Analytics Specialisation
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
IBM Certified Specialist - SPSS Statistics Level 1 v2
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment