Gregory Van
About Gregory Van
Gregory Van is a Founding Partner at Endowus, where he has worked since 2017, contributing to the development of digital investment solutions in Singapore. He has a background in investment banking and has held key roles at companies such as UBS and Grab, focusing on making investing accessible and cost-effective.
Work at Endowus
Gregory Van has served as a Founding Partner at Endowus since 2017, contributing to the company's mission in Singapore. He has been instrumental in offering Endowus's end-to-end digital solutions to both individual and institutional investors. His role includes contributing to the development of proprietary systems that provide data-driven wealth advice. Gregory played a key role in establishing Endowus as Singapore's first and only CPF digital advisor and was part of the leadership team that secured licensing from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. He has helped position Endowus as a fee-only independent advisor, ensuring that the advice provided is free from conflicts of interest.
Education and Expertise
Gregory Van studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where he achieved a degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics with a Chinese Minor from 2007 to 2011. He also attended Peking University for a year, focusing on International Studies from 2009 to 2010. His foundational education includes studying at Choate Rosemary Hall from 2003 to 2007 and at Chinese International School from 1993 to 2003. This diverse educational background has equipped him with a broad understanding of economics, politics, and cultural studies, which he applies in his professional endeavors.
Career Background
Gregory Van has a diverse career spanning several prominent financial institutions. He began his career in investment banking at UBS, where he worked as an Associate Director from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, he was a Summer Analyst at Morgan Stanley in 2010. After UBS, he joined Grab as a Senior Manager from 2015 to 2017, where he was part of the pioneer team that launched the firm’s digital payments services across Southeast Asia. He also gained experience as a Finance and Accounting Intern at Hongkong Land in 2009. Currently, he is a member of XA Network since 2020.
Achievements in the Financial Sector
Throughout his career, Gregory Van has contributed significantly to the financial sector in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region. He has advised and fundraised for private equity and venture capital firms, leveraging his expertise in investment banking. His involvement in establishing Endowus as a digital advisor and securing necessary licensing reflects his commitment to innovation in financial services. Gregory's efforts have focused on making investing accessible and affordable for all investors, aligning with his passion for democratizing financial advice.