Leyi Li

Leyi Li is a Quantitative Strategy Analyst at Aristeia Capital LLC in New York, where he leverages sophisticated quantitative techniques to support the firm's investment strategies in corporate credit markets and related asset classes. In this role since December 2022, he is responsible for quantitative research, model development, and data-driven investment analysis to identify relative value opportunities and manage risk within Aristeia’s diversified absolute return portfolios.

Prior to joining Aristeia Capital, Leyi Li served as an Analyst in Fixed Income, Risk & Quantitative Analysis at BlackRock, focusing on fixed income assets and risk modeling across global markets, and as a Quantitative Researcher at CMT Digital, where he conducted research on cryptocurrency pricing mechanisms. He also completed internships at top financial institutions, including CME Group, Talton Capital Management, Mizuho, China Merchants Securities, and Manulife Teda Fund Management, deepening his expertise in quantitative finance, derivatives modeling, and financial risk management.

Leyi Li holds a Master of Science in Financial Mathematics from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Finance with a CFA concentration from the University of International Business and Economics. His background combines rigorous quantitative modeling, cross-asset experience, and a particular focus on the intersection of credit, fixed income, and alternative investments, contributing to innovation and risk management in the hedge fund sector.