Based in Frankfurt, Germany

John Huang
黄正

MSc FinTech candidate at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. I think about monetary policy, financial markets, and the systems that move capital across borders. Currently at EMPA Data & Management Consulting in Growth & Strategy. Previously at VW Group China in Corporate Strategy.

Experience & Projects
Sep 2025 — Jul 2027
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
MSc Financial Technology

Concentration: Central Banking & Financial Regulation
Program hosted by the Centre for Digital Economics (FS-C4DE), with the concentration directed by the Centre for Central Banking. Instructed by leading experts including Prof. Dr. Jens Weidmann, Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Mönch, Prof. Dr. Michael Ehrmann, and Prof. Dr. Co-Pierre Georg.
Grade: 1,6 (Top of Class) · Coursework: Machine Learning, Digital Assets, Statistics & Econometrics (1,0), Financial Platforms, Monetary Economics, Central Bank Watching

Monetary Policy Econometrics Digital Assets Machine Learning NLP Python
Oct 2025 — now
EMPA Consulting
Associate – Strategy & Growth

Boutique consultancy specialising in Data Strategy, AI/Data Governance, and Regulatory Compliance. Formulated GTM strategy, product positioning, and pricing for EMPA's proprietary data governance ERP, and facilitated client demos. Built comprehensive financial scenario models (P&L, cash flow, etc.) to support strategic decision-making. Co-designed the EMPA Venture Standard Process for firm-wide venture development.

GTM Strategy Financial Modeling Data Governance Product Strategy
Jan 2022 — Jun 2025
Volkswagen Group China
Corporate Strategy Analyst

Acted as the primary operational and strategic support to the VP of Corporate Strategy. Prepared board-ready Top Management Committee materials and data-driven studies on China's EV landscape to inform product and investment decisions. Defined and tracked OKRs for the "NEW AUTO 2030" initiative, and managed the strategic partnership with XPeng through cross-functional coordination. Additionally served as departmental risk manager, overseeing the identification and assessment of operational risks.

Corporate Strategy Market Intelligence Strategic Partnerships Risk Management
Skills & Credentials
Certifications

CFA Level I (passed) · CFA Level II Candidate (Nov 2026) · GMAT 695 — Top 2% globally (Q88 / V83 / DI83)

Languages

Mandarin Chinese (native) · English (C2) · German (C1–C2 professional proficiency)

Technical

Advanced Excel & Financial Modelling · PowerPoint · Python · SQL · Advanced AI/LLM tooling

Interests

German Ju-Jutsu · Competitive rowing · Rock climbing/Bouldering · Volleyball · Electric guitar

Writing
China's fiscal regressivity: a structural analysis of revenue and expenditure On mechanism design and institutional durability Notes on the maximum entropy principle
Contact

Let's talk about
business, finance, research, life
or anything in between.

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