Francis Lee
About Francis Lee
Francis Lee serves as the Head of Multi-Asset for Asia at Lombard Odier Group, a position he has held since 2018 in Hong Kong. With a background in quantitative analysis and portfolio management, he has over a decade of experience in the finance sector.
Work at Lombard Odier
Francis Lee has been with Lombard Odier Group since 2014, initially serving as a Senior Quantitative Portfolio Manager. In 2018, he advanced to the role of Head of Multi-Asset for the Asia region. His tenure at Lombard Odier spans nearly a decade, during which he has been based in Hong Kong. In his current position, he oversees multi-asset strategies, focusing on portfolio management and investment solutions tailored for the Asian market.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Francis Lee held several positions in the finance sector. He worked at BNP Paribas as an Assistant Credit Officer for five months in 2003 in Paris, France. He also served as an Investment Manager at Fortune SG Fund Management Co., Ltd from 2011 to 2014 in Shanghai, China. His earlier experience includes roles as a Quantitative Analyst and later as a Quantitative Fund Manager at Société Générale Asset Management from 2005 to 2010, also in Paris.
Education and Expertise
Francis Lee holds two Master's Degrees. He studied Management and Finance at ESCP Europe from 1999 to 2003. He later pursued a Master's Degree in Mathematics at Université d'Evry-Val d'Essonne, completing his studies from 2004 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both quantitative analysis and financial management, contributing to his expertise in multi-asset portfolio strategies.
Career Timeline
Francis Lee's career in finance began after completing his education. He started as a Quantitative Analyst at Société Générale Asset Management in 2005, where he worked for two years. He then transitioned to a Quantitative Fund Manager role at the same firm from 2007 to 2010. After that, he joined Fortune SG Fund Management Co., Ltd as an Investment Manager from 2011 to 2014. Following this, he joined Lombard Odier Group, where he has progressed to his current leadership position.