Micah Li

Alternative Investments & Portfolio Management Executive | Driving Alpha in Public & Private Markets | Investor Relations

United States

About

Accomplished financial investment professional with over two decades of experience in portfolio management, equity research, and corporate finance. Proven expertise in formulating investment strategies, conducting risk assessments, and delivering advisory services to institutional and high-net-worth clients. My career encompasses regional investment firms and a global Fortune 500 financial institution, where I have progressively ascended to the senior managing director level. Proficient in amalgamating analytical precision with strategic foresight to foster sustainable financial growth. Devoted to providing enduring value for clients and institutions through data-driven decisions and innovative investment methodologies.

Experience

  • Franklin Templeton (San Mateo, CA, United States · On-site)
    • Senior Managing Director, Alternative Investments
      2017 - 2023 · 6 yrs

      Executed due diligence to assess strategic business partnerships and project viability, ensuring investment execution aligned with the firm’s risk and return objectives, thereby reducing default risk by 18%. Conceptualized and implemented financial metrics, forecast reports, and investor presentations, collaborating with legal and financial advisors to formulate loan and securities documentation, thereby enhancing project transparency and investor confidence. Managed investor relations, orchestrating quarterly roadshows and reporting sessions, maintaining a 92% investor retention rate and cultivating enduring partnerships.

    • Portfolio Manager
      2012 - 2017 · 5 yrs

      Conducted meticulous fundamental and quantitative analysis utilizing proprietary models and Bloomberg Terminal to unearth investment opportunities in equities and fixed income, achieving an annualized portfolio return of 8.5%.

  • JMP Securities (San Francisco, CA, United States · On-site)
    • Investment Associate
      2008 - 2012 · 4 yrs

      Assisted in portfolio management for high-net-worth clients and institutional investors, managing approximately million in assets and delivering bespoke investment recommendations with an average annual return of .Performed market trend analysis and risk assessments utilizing Bloomberg Terminal and advanced Excel models to underpin investment decisions, optimizing risk-adjusted returns. Partnered with client managers to sustain client relationships and engage in client meetings, realizing a annual increase in new accounts and propelling a growth in assets under management.

    • Equity Analyst
      Mar 2004 - 2008 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Facilitated the development of client financial plans, prioritizing asset allocation and retirement planning strategies, ensuring congruence with clients’ risk profiles and enhancing client satisfaction by . Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess new investment products (e.g., ETFs and structured products), ensuring alignment with client risk profiles and supporting the successful launch of two innovative funds.