Meng Li
About Meng Li
Meng Li is an Executive Director at UBS, with extensive experience in investment research and quantitative analysis. Previously, he held positions at BlackRock, China Investment Corporation, Credit Suisse, and George Mason University, and he holds a PhD from Columbia Business School.
Current Role at UBS
Meng Li serves as an Executive Director at UBS, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site in Hong Kong SAR. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in investment research and quantitative analysis to contribute to the firm's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at BlackRock
Before joining UBS, Meng Li worked at BlackRock as Director in the Investment Research, Factor Based Strategies Group, Multi-Asset Strategies from 2018 to 2021. His tenure lasted three years in Hong Kong SAR, where he focused on developing investment strategies based on factor-based research.
Professional Background at China Investment Corporation
Meng Li was employed as a Quantitative Researcher at China Investment Corporation from 2016 to 2018. He worked in the Global Systematic Equity division for two years in Beijing, China, where he applied quantitative methods to enhance investment decision-making processes.
Academic Career at George Mason University
Meng Li served as an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) at George Mason University from 2013 to 2016. During this three-year period in Washington, District of Columbia, United States, he contributed to academic research and taught courses related to finance and quantitative methods.
Education and Expertise
Meng Li holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting from Columbia Business School. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and Finance from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His expertise includes global multi-asset strategies and style premia strategies, supported by a solid foundation in quantitative research and portfolio management.