Alan Wong
Director, CRA Compliance
Capital One
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
First, I started participating in mentoring program that got me started with CRA.
I took a consulting job.
Survived a year working at Wall Street in an investment bank.
Got into Harvard University and am studying my Master in Information System Management.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Career
Director, CRA Compliance
I run data and analysis to make sure my bank is in compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Numbers
Business
Helping People
Day to Day
A great day will be the day when all the reports and numbers showing that the bank is performing well in all categories with complying Community Reinvestment Act regulation.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
I would advise students not to first think about what occupation they want to pursue first, but rather trying to find out the following two things: 1. What is your strength? 2. What is your weakness?
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
"Your English and writing are bad."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation Immigrant
