Leon Chen

Leon Chen, MBA, CFA, PRM, currently serves as the Global Head of Risk Management at Lazard Asset Management since March 2021, focusing on risk management strategies to ensure client and stakeholder success. Previously, Leon held the position of Director at Sunset Drive Ventures from January 2019 to April 2023, providing expertise in risk management and portfolio optimization. Leon's career also includes roles in risk management at Avenue Capital Group and as Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer at Basso Capital, where leadership in market risk management was emphasized. Earlier experience includes risk management positions at DKR Capital and Camden Asset Management, as well as an investment analyst role at Charles Schwab. Leon holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Economics from UCLA.