Kaila Recio
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Kaila Recio


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I am currently a Data Analyst at Bloomberg in Singapore managing live pricing data for over-the-counter (OTC) financial products, including FX and derivatives, to support real-time client decision-making.

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the National University of Singapore (NUS), where I graduated with Honours (Highest Distinction). I specialized in Quantitative Economics, with a particular interest in Econometrics and Development Economics — fields that sparked my passion for giving life to and deriving meaning from datasets.

I look forward to growing in the field and applying my skills as a Data Scientist to solve problems that matter in today's world.


Industry Experience Skills Education Bachelor's Thesis Awards Projects Certifications Leadership Extracurricular Activities Volunteering

    Industry Experience

  • • Led the expansion of 100K+ pricing data points in APAC as IRD Project Manager, coordinating with global Product and Relationship Managers to onboard broker pricing
    • Built analytical tools including Qlik Sense dashboards for pricing monitoring, Streamlit applications for data discovery across 1.6M+ data points, and Python ETL pipelines for augment tables to our data lake
    • Architected migration from Google Sheets to Bloomberg's cloud storage, eliminating manual entry workflows with comprehensive data validation and 90% test coverage
    • Applied statistical frameworks for price benchmarking and fuzzy matching algorithms to support discoverability, aiding commercial discussions and enterprise deals worth $100K+

  • Integrated CEIC APIs into spreadsheets for automated surveillance on macroeconomic indicators in Vietnam and Thailand, generating weekly economic updates and deep-dive thematic reports for institutional clients

  • Developed a quantitative biodiversity risk scoring model for portfolio assessment and benchmarked ESG practices across holdings with Bloomberg APIs to inform engagement and investment strategies

  • Analyzed and extracted governance metrics from 65 company reports of Singapore-listed companies, creating a quantitative corporate governance dataset to produce the 2022 Singapore Governance and Transparency Index (SGTI)

    Skills

  • Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

  • Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, SQLAlchemy, Plotly, Streamlit, Flask, pytest, React.js, Jinja, Bootstrap

  • Tools & Platforms: Git, CI/CD (Jenkins), PostgreSQL, Trino, Qlik Sense

    Education

  • Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (Highest Distinction) in Economics

    Specializations: Quantitative Economics, Monetary & Financial Economics
    GPA: 4.7/5.0

    Relevant Coursework: Econometrics II (A+), Macroeconomic Analysis II (A), Economic & Financial Forecasting (A), Machine Learning & Economic Forecasting (A-), Programming Methodology (A-)

  • Study Abroad Program in Economics

    GPA: 3.9/4.0

    Coursework: International Trade Theory (A), International Finance (A-), Digital Media Studies (A)

  • University Town College Program

    A 2-year residential liberal arts program completed alongside my Economics degree, emphasizing multidisciplinary learning through small seminars with students from diverse academic backgrounds

    Coursework: Time and Life (A+), Interpreting the Vampire (A)

    Bachelor's Thesis

  • The proliferation of political dynasties has led to longstanding concerns over their influence on development. For this reason, this study investigates the causal effect of dynastic mayors on economic outcomes by using an exogenous source of variation in their dynastic composition – the term limit policy. Using a difference-in-difference strategy, I compare municipalities affected and yet to be affected by term limits before and after coming into effect to isolate its impact on dynastic mayors. Instead of eradicating political elites, term limits lead to more dynastic mayors as they adapt to retain power. Using the policy to instrument for dynastic mayors, further analysis reveals that municipalities under their purview receive 1.23 million Pesos more national aid – almost thrice the average municipality. Inequality remains stark with aid concentrated among high-income municipalities Lastly, I observe no changes in household wealth and education in part due to corruption among local dynasties.

    Awards

  • The Dean's Honors List recognizes high scholastic achievement in any one term, with at least a 3.75 grade-point average (GPA) and 12 graded units.

  • The Dean’s List is an award given to the top 5% of each cohort, with meritorious academic achievement, at the end of each semester or academic year.

  • The ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship is a full-ride freshmen scholarship offered to support outstanding students from ASEAN member countries for the duration of their undergraduate studies.

  • The ASEAN Scholarship for The Philippines is a full-ride scholarship tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) or equivalent certificate.

    Projects

  • An exploratory data analysis project combining quantitative star-ratings and qualitative text-based reviews on Google Maps to uncover insights about Singapore's cafe scene. Built a data pipeline using Google Maps API and Python to extract, process, and store cafe data across neighborhood boundaries defined through GeoJSON mapping. Track development updates here.

    Certifications

  • The first of three levels in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program, it tests fundamental knowledge in investment tools, ethics, asset valuation, economics, financial reporting, quantitative methods, fixed income and portfolio management.

  • A professional credential that demonstrates expertise in integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment analysis and decision-making.

    Leadership

  • Design and execute programs empowering women in technical roles, including a Python upskilling curriculum for mid-career professionals and a tech showcase series where contributors can build confidence presenting their work for technical conferences. Collaborate with the global Women in Tech team to align initiatives and share best practices across regions.

  • Led the South Asia research team, overseeing semesterly deliverables and providing strategic guidance for the club on macroeconomic trends across the region.

  • Organized bouldering sessions both within the college and at external climbing gyms, mentoring beginners in bouldering techniques and safety. Led the team to a 3rd place finish at the annual Inter College Games.

  • Supported equipment and planning logistics while developing as a team player, contributing to strong performance that secured 2nd place at the annual Inter College Games.

    Extracurricular Activities

  • Delivered stock pitches integrating ESG metrics into fundamental analysis and co-managed a long-only $10,000 endowment fund, producing detailed investment memos for portfolio decisions.

  • Produced weekly research pieces on Indonesia and the Philippines, analyzing macroeconomic trends and central bank policies to develop FX trade recommendations that hit their take-profit levels.

    Volunteering

  • Mentor students from Singapore polytechnics and Philippine universities with Junior Achievement (JA) Singapore through one-on-one sessions, speed mentoring events and career sharing talks to support their professional development. A sample from our speed mentoring event is available here. Additionally hosted career sharing sessions with Filipino student communities across the three local universities in Singapore, and conducted virtual sessions with high school students at Philippine Science High School Baguio for guidance on study planning and university applications.

  • Taught advanced mathematics to Grade 4-6 students preparing for international math competitions. As a former MTG student myself, this was a rare opportunity to give back to the program that shaped my own mathematical foundation and propelled me to where I am today.

  • Regularly volunteer with philanthropic partners, such as Centre42, where we help archive local theatrical works. We aid in sorting and curating designs for thrift shop events by Singapore Council of Women's Organisations, to raise funds for programs such as the Star Shelter — a home for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse."