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Chao Wei

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Chao Wei

Assistant Professor of Finance

College of Business-Office

Biography

Dr. Wei joined MSU Denver as an Assistant Professor of Finance in 2024. Before this role, he worked as a Senior Model Risk Analyst at Western Alliance Bank, specializing in model validations for CECL and stress testing. Dr. Wei earned his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Texas at El Paso. His research interests cover a wide range of topics in finance, including corporate finance, banking, and market microstructure. Additionally, he is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) through the Global Association of Risk Professionals.

Education

PhD in Finance

University of Texas at El Paso

MS in Finance

Illinois Institute of Technology

BS in Applied Mathematics

Dalian University of Technology

Published Works

  • Wei, C., Cheng, S., Gordon, B. J. (2026). Ripple Effects of CEO Turnover: Disruptions, Capital Cuts, and Strategic Shifts in Partner Firms. Accounting & Finance https://doi.org/10.1111/acfi.70249.
  • Upson, E. J., Wei, C. (2025). The Impact of Horizontal Mergers on Suppliers' Cash Holdings. Journal of Financial Research, 48(4), 1644-1670. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfir.12459.
  • Upson, E. J., Wei, C. (2024). Supply Chain Concentration and Cost of Capital. Accounting and Finance, 64(1), 607-634. https://doi.org/10.1111/acfi.13156.