Vivian Zhu

Vivian Zhu is currently a Summer Analyst at Parnassus Investments, LLC, based in Los Angeles, CA. In her role, she is involved in supporting the firm's investment research and analysis initiatives, focusing on ESG-oriented equity strategies and contributing to the screening, valuation, and recommendation processes for public equities.

Her professional experience includes a previous position as a Private Equity Summer Analyst at Crest Point, where she gained exposure to private markets, deal evaluation, and due diligence in sectors such as real estate and consumer goods. She has also worked as a Marketing Assistant at AIESEC, where she developed communication and teamwork skills that support her analytical work in investment environments.

Vivian is pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Economics at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, where she has also served as a student manager for the Undergraduate Investment Fund, overseeing research and investment decisions in US equities. Her expertise includes fundamental analysis, socially responsible investing, and cross-asset research, particularly in equities with a focus on sustainable and impact-driven investment strategies.