Clara Cai
About Clara Cai
Clara Cai serves as the Head of Merchant Services and Chief Financial Officer at MenuSifu, bringing extensive experience in finance and investment banking from her previous roles at Lazard, Deloitte, and J.P. Morgan.
Current Role at MenuSifu
Clara Cai serves as the Head of Merchant Services at MenuSifu, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing merchant relationships and enhancing service offerings. Additionally, she has been the Chief Financial Officer at MenuSifu since 2023, where she manages financial strategies and operations. Both roles are based in New York, United States.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Clara Cai has extensive experience in investment banking, having worked at J.P. Morgan as the Head of China Disruptive Commerce Investment Banking from 2013 to 2023. During her tenure, she focused on investment strategies and market analysis within the Chinese market. Prior to that, she worked at Lazard as a Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst from 2010 to 2013 in Hong Kong and Beijing, where she contributed to various M&A projects.
Professional Background at Deloitte
Before her roles in investment banking, Clara Cai was a Senior Associate at Deloitte from 2007 to 2010 in Hong Kong. In this capacity, she gained experience in financial consulting and advisory services, which laid the foundation for her subsequent career in investment banking.
Educational Qualifications
Clara Cai holds a Bachelor of Economics and Finance from The University of Hong Kong. Additionally, she studied at Tsinghua University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree from the School of Economics and Management. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in economic principles and financial analysis.
Professional Certifications and Skills
Clara Cai is a qualified member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She possesses strong analytical skills and project management experience, with a specialization in cross-border M&A deal origination and execution. Her expertise spans various industries, including Consumer & Retail, Automotive, and Technology, Media & Telecom.