Lily Chen
About Lily Chen
Lily Chen is a Director at Clear Street, with extensive experience in the financial sector, particularly at Morgan Stanley, where she held various roles including Executive Director and Vice President over a span of 18 years. She specializes in SWIFT messaging, trade processing, and managing large-scale decommission projects, and has a strong background in leading global teams.
Current Role at Clear Street
Lily Chen serves as a Director at Clear Street, a position she has held since 2024. Based in New York, New York, she has been with the company for five months. In her role, she applies her extensive experience in financial services to drive business outcomes and manage teams effectively.
Experience at Morgan Stanley
Lily Chen has a significant tenure at Morgan Stanley, where she worked in various capacities from 1998 to 2024. Her roles included Associate, Vice President, and Executive Director. Over her 16 years at the firm, she gained expertise in areas such as trade processing, real-time accounting, and regulatory reporting. She led large-scale decommission projects and managed diverse global teams.
Education and Expertise
Lily Chen studied at The Wharton School, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, Operation & Information Management from 1995 to 1997. She also attended Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, where she studied German and English. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial services and technology management.
Leadership and Project Management Skills
Lily Chen demonstrates strong leadership skills, particularly in managing diverse global teams. She utilizes agile development methodologies to achieve business objectives. Her experience includes overseeing large-scale projects and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.
Industry Experience
Lily Chen possesses over 12 years of experience in the Listed Derivatives markets and more than 5 years in Hedge Fund Administration. Her background includes a focus on trade processing, control, reconciliation, and technology management, making her a knowledgeable professional in the financial industry.