Calais

Who Are We

Calais is a Singapore-headquartered quantitative investment fund specializing in multi-asset yield enhancement, portfolio optimization and systematic investment strategies across traditional and digital assets.

The firm leverages quantitative research, rigorous risk management and systematic execution to manage a diversified suite of strategies, including market-neutral arbitrage, options volatility trading, statistical arbitrage and CTA strategies.

Calais manages capital for qualified investors and institutional clients. Drawing on macro analysis, cross-asset research and AI-powered modeling, the firm constructs diversified portfolios with disciplined risk controls and clearly defined risk-return objectives. Beyond Beta, Building Alpha.

We don’t rush to win.
We compound to
great wealth.

Vision
Streams converge into oceans.
So too does capital, when patiently
compounded.
Mission
To wield technology as our edge in
capital markets.
Values
Persist. Serve. Excel. Deliver.

Our Philosophy

  • Data-Driven
    Model-Guided

    We believe that objective data and rigorous models are the cornerstones of stable returns. Our investment decisions are not based on subjective speculation, but on in-depth analysis of multi-dimensional market data and continuous optimization of quantitative models. We adhere to the discipline of "letting data speak" to avoid emotional biases and ensure the rationality and consistency of investment strategies.

  • Across Regimes
    Market-Adaptive

    The financial market is constantly evolving, and continuous innovation is the key to long-term success. We keep pace with market changes, actively explore new strategy directions and technological tools, and promote the iterative evolution of our investment system. We embrace change and turn market complexity into opportunities.

  • Stability First
    Long-Term Oriented

    Capital preservation and steady appreciation are our primary goals. We prioritize stability in every link of strategy design, backtesting and execution, and build a multi-layered risk control system to resist market volatility. We focus on long-term compound growth rather than short-term speculative gains, and strive to create sustainable value for investors across market cycles.

Team Leadership

  • Lily Yan

    CEO & Co-Founder

    Lily holds a Master's degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and a FinTech EMBA from Tsinghua University's PBC School of Finance. She specializes in investments across data science & technology, privacy computing, and cryptographic science.

  • Max Guo (Dr.)

    Chief Risk Officer

    Max holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the National University of Singapore. He brings experience from a Tier 1 Hedge Fund, where he specialized in quantitative strategy, investment portfolio allocation, and risk management.

  • Richard Ding (Dr.)

    COO

    Richard holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and is an AI Scientist with prior experience at Alibaba and PwC. He specializes in investments at the intersection of deep learning, large language models, agent systems, and finance.

  • Ken Hew (FCCA)

    Director of Compliance

    Ken is a Senior Accountant and Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). With prior experience at KPMG, he specializes in risk control processes, tax optimization, and financial planning.

  • Yani Gong

    Investment Manager

    Yani holds a Master's degree from Nanyang Technological University and a Bachelor's degree from the National University of Singapore. She brings extensive experience in fund management and investment, having come from a Singapore-licensed private equity fund with over USD 200 million under management.