James Liu

James Liu, CFA, FRM, ERP, is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in investment management and risk management. Currently serving as Managing Director at China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd. since 2021, James has previously held significant roles including Chief Risk Officer at China Merchants Aden Media Capital and Chief Risk Officer at China Merchants Helios Capital. With a strong history at China Merchants Capital as Executive Director, James managed multiple funds and played a key role in establishing a fundraising department, raising over $35 billion in third-party capital. Earlier career highlights include positions at E Fund Management Co., LTD., IDG Ventures China, and Merrill Lynch. James's academic credentials include an EMBA from Columbia University and a Doctorate program at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, focused on Mean Field Games, Reinforcement Learning/Optimization, and Deep Learning.