Jason Lai
Summary
- A tenured finance professional with a strong foundation in market analysis and trading strategies.
- Known for delivering precise and timely trading decisions, exceptional communication and project management skills.
- Recognized for taking a proactive approach in identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and leading team objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Trading, Private Capital Management
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group
04.2017 - Current
- Lead a team of eight individuals in Private Capital trade execution and risk management
- Implemented investment strategies for high net worth individuals, pension funds, foundations, endowments and First Nations across Canada
- Managed asset mix between funds offered (equities, bonds, money market funds)
- Reviewed alternative commitments and funding (hedge strategies, private equity, private loans, infrastructure, real estate funds)
- Identified arbitrage opportunities through corporate actions
- Collaborated with portfolio managers to deliver presentation and sales materials
- Worked with external banks for Separately Managed Accounts to implement model changes and trading
Analyst, Prime Brokerage
Goldman Sachs
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Worked directly with global multi-strategy hedge funds; primarily event-driven and distressed funds
- Identified arbitrage opportunities in for-the-money corporate actions by advising stock loan desk to take up on favorable elections; resulted in over $3 million USD PNL gain in 2015
- Worked with the Prime Brokerage Capital Introduction team to engage prospective clients, outlining the firm’s service and product offerings
- Handled all types of voluntary corporate action events (equity capital raisings, plans of reorganization, dividends, tender offers) across 13 different markets.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
Financial Advisor
TD Canada Trust
12.2011 - 02.2014
- Presented investment alternatives for clients based on risk tolerance, time horizon, and investment objectives
- Ranked one of the top financial advisors across 150 retail branches and over 450 financial advisors in the region
- Consistently exceeded targets: C$16.8 million net volume for 2013
- Achieved the prestigious Million Dollar Club status, which was awarded to the top financial advisors in the region
Education
Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) -
Canadian Securities Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Simon Fraser University
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Portfolio Management
- Trading Strategies
- Asset Allocation
- Technical/Financial Analysis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Timeline
Manager, Trading, Private Capital Management
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group
04.2017 - Current
Analyst, Prime Brokerage
Goldman Sachs
07.2014 - 12.2016
Financial Advisor
TD Canada Trust
12.2011 - 02.2014
Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) -
Canadian Securities Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Simon Fraser University
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