Cheng Shao
About Cheng Shao
Cheng Shao is the Managing Director at Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in trading and research, having held positions at Argonaut Capital, Citic Securities International, and Sac Capital Advisors.
Work at Lighthouse Investment Partners
Cheng Shao has been serving as Managing Director at Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing investment strategies and managing client relationships. His tenure at Lighthouse spans over eight years, during which he has contributed to the firm's growth and strategic direction. The firm is known for its focus on multi-strategy investment approaches, and Shao's experience enhances its capabilities in this area.
Previous Experience at Citic Securities International
Before joining Lighthouse Investment Partners, Cheng Shao worked at Citic Securities International as Head of Trading from 2011 to 2016. During his five years in this position, he managed trading operations and developed strategies to optimize trading performance. His leadership in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong contributed to the firm's trading success in a competitive market.
Experience at Argonaut Capital and Sac Capital Advisors
Cheng Shao's career includes significant roles at Argonaut Capital and Sac Capital Advisors. He worked as a Trader and Research Analyst at Argonaut Capital from 2010 to 2011 in New York, New York. Prior to that, he was a Multi-strategy Prop Trader and Research Analyst at Sac Capital Advisors from 2005 to 2009 in Stamford, Connecticut. These positions provided him with extensive experience in trading and research, shaping his expertise in financial markets.
Educational Background
Cheng Shao holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Maryland, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He also earned a Master of Science in Engineering from Tsinghua University, completing his studies there from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Tsinghua University from 1994 to 1998. His strong educational foundation supports his analytical skills in finance and investment.