Li Wei
Princeton,NJ
Summary
Finance and risk management professional specializing in ESG integration, climate risk, and portfolio analytics. Experienced in sustainable investment frameworks, risk reporting, and due diligence for institutional investors. Strong data analytics and financial modeling skills to drive informed decision-making in sustainable finance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & CEO
Seedling Climate Alliance
05.2024 - Current
- Developing a financing vehicle and digital platform to facilitate investments in Nature-based Solutions (NbS), bridging projects with corporate and impact investors for scalable climate solutions
- Designed workflows for project evaluation, integrating financial and ESG due diligence considerations
- Engaging with investors and industry stakeholders to enhance transparency in sustainable investments
- Establishing partnerships with project developers, NGOs, and MRV providers to support investment decision-making
Climate Finance Fellow
Climatebase
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Participated in Cohort 5 of the Climatebase Fellowship to deepen climate knowledge across sectors
- Led a climate finance project, Financing Nature-based Solutions for Adaptation Through Securitization, exploring innovative financing structures for sustainable investments
Vice President, Risk & Transparency
Citco Fund Services
09.2013 - 10.2023
- Led risk analytics and regulatory reporting for institutional investors, focusing on ESG integration and transparency initiatives
- Managed the development of ESG reporting tools, incorporating sustainability factors into portfolio monitoring
- Provided investor reporting and analytics on market, credit, and liquidity risks across multi-asset portfolios
- Collaborated with internal teams and clients to enhance ESG and financial risk reporting frameworks
Macro Trading Desk Analyst
Penso Advisors, LLC
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Conducted in-depth investment research and risk assessments to recommend tail-risk hedging strategies for institutional portfolios
- Developed advanced valuation models for financial derivatives across global markets and asset classes
Education
Master of Quantitative Finance -
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Fudan University
Skills
- ESG & Sustainability Integration
- Risk Management & Portfolio Analytics
- Climate Risk & Due Diligence
- Financial Modeling & Valuation
- Investor Communications & Reporting
- Regulatory & Industry Trends
Certification
Financial Risk Manager (FRM) | Global Association of Risk Professionals
Sustainability & Climate Risk (SCR) | Global Association of Risk Professionals
Climate Risk, Valuation & Investing | CFA Institute
FSA Credential | IFRS Foundation
TECHNICAL SKILLS
VBA | Python | SQL | MATLAB | Bloomberg | Qlik Sense
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Founder & CEO
Seedling Climate Alliance
05.2024 - Current
Climate Finance Fellow
Climatebase
03.2024 - 05.2024
Vice President, Risk & Transparency
Citco Fund Services
09.2013 - 10.2023
Macro Trading Desk Analyst
Penso Advisors, LLC
06.2010 - 07.2013
Master of Quantitative Finance -
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Fudan University
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