Jeeyoung Lee
About Jeeyoung Lee
Jeeyoung Lee is a Senior Capital Markets Research Analyst and Investment Strategist at Russell Investments, where she specializes in dynamic currency hedging and fixed income factor investment content. She holds a Doctorate in Philosophy and has extensive experience in economics and asset allocation.
Work at Russell Investments
Jeeyoung Lee has been employed at Russell Investments since 2012, serving as a Senior Capital Markets Research Analyst and Investment Strategist. In this role, Lee focuses on dynamic currency hedging and forecasts for major currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, and JPY. Lee also develops fixed income factor investment content that emphasizes value, size, momentum, and liquidity. The position is based in Seattle, Washington, and has involved strategic long-term forecasting of private asset returns.
Education and Expertise
Jeeyoung Lee holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Washington, where studies spanned from 2006 to 2012. The academic focus included Philosophy and Finance. Prior to this, Lee earned a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from Ewha Womans University, completing the program from 1992 to 1996. Lee specializes in Bayesian Enhanced Asset Allocation, utilizing the augmented Black-Litterman model, and conducts research on asset illiquidity premium.
Background
Before joining Russell Investments, Jeeyoung Lee worked at The Bank of Korea as an Economist for 16 years, from 1996 to 2012. This experience provided a foundation in economic analysis and market research, contributing to Lee's current expertise in capital markets. The combination of academic achievement and practical experience has shaped Lee's approach to investment strategy and analysis.
Research Focus and Contributions
Jeeyoung Lee engages in research that includes dynamic currency hedging and the analysis of asset illiquidity premium. Lee's work involves developing investment strategies that incorporate various factors such as value, size, momentum, and liquidity. This research contributes to the understanding of market dynamics and informs investment decisions at Russell Investments.