Yaqin Deng

Yaqin (Kristen) Deng is an accomplished professional in the field of credit risk management and data analysis, currently serving as Vice President at Goldman Sachs since November 2021, where responsibilities include managing credit risk strategies and ensuring compliance with regulations. Prior experience includes roles at Discover Financial Services, where Yaqin held positions as Principal Data Scientist, Lead Credit Risk Analyst, and Senior Associate, focusing on data evaluation, portfolio health, and credit risk strategies. Yaqin also worked as a Business Data Analyst at Avant, developing predictive credit risk models and collaborating on data analysis projects. Earlier experience includes an internship at Asia/MENA Boehringer Ingelheim Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. Yaqin holds two Master's degrees in Statistics and Industrial Engineering from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Nankai University.