About
CJ (Chengjie) Yan is an Investment Director at Farallon Capital Management LLC’s Singapore office, where he plays a leading role in research, analysis, and execution of investment strategies across Asia-Pacific markets. His responsibilities include sourcing and evaluating opportunities with a particular focus on public and private equities, as well as special situations, within the region.
Mr. Yan’s sector focus spans a diverse range of industries, having developed experience in sectors such as consumer, financial services, and technology during his time at Farallon and in previous roles. Prior to joining Farallon in 2021, he was an Associate Director at Temasek International, where he managed and executed principal investments, and before that held roles at Restaurant Brands International and as an Investment Banking Associate at Goldman Sachs.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, equipping him with strong analytical and quantitative skills. Mr. Yan is recognized for his cross-sector expertise in capital allocation and for contributing significant insights into equity and special situations investing in Asian markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Farallon Capital Management | Analyst | Feb 2021 to Present | Investment Professional | 
| Temasek | Associate Director | Apr 2019 to Jan 2021 | Investment Group | 
| Temasek | Senior Associate | Sep 2017 to Mar 2019 | Investment Group | 
| Restaurant Brands International | Senior Manager | Jan 2017 to Aug 2017 | Finance and Business Planning | 
| Goldman Sachs | Investment Banking Associate | Jul 2014 to Nov 2016 | Financial Institutions Group | 
| The Wharton School | Teaching Assistant | Jan 2014 to May 2014 | FNCE205 - Investment Management under Professor Robert F. Stambaugh | 
| Goldman Sachs | Investment Banking Summer Analyst | Jun 2013 to Aug 2013 | Financing Group | 
Education
The Wharton School
Bachelor’s Degree, Finance
2011 — 2014
Raffles Junior College
GCE A-Level
2007 — 2008
Raffles Institution
2003 — 2006
Others at Farallon Capital Management LLC (7)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
|  | Analyst | New York, NY , United States | 
| General Partner Services Lead | New York, NY , United States | |
| Investment Analyst - Healthcare | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| AAdam Vukosa | Analyst | CA , United States | 
| AAndrew Spokes | Managing Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States | 
| Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States |