About the Job
Theo Chan — The Financial Analyst (Asian Man, 29)
From: Alphabet City, Manhattan (originally from San Francisco)
Profession: Hedge Fund Analyst
Backstory: Theo moved from the Bay Area for Wall Street and stayed because of the city’s rhythm. He became a Knicks fan after watching a game at Madison Square Garden with college friends—it “felt like church.” He hides his burnout under sarcasm, questioning whether his high-paying job has any real meaning.
Conflict: He’s contemplating quitting finance to start a basketball analytics startup.
Energy: Witty, restless, smart but lonely.
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