Jerome Cheng has worked at Moody’s for more than 20 years. Based in Hong Kong, Jerome is an Associate Managing Director in the Structured Finance Group.

Jerome is responsible for covered bonds and structured finance transactions in Asia(ex-Japan). His analysis of structured finance deals includes CDOs, CMBS, RMBS, consumer loans and equipment leases. He has worked on a number of first-time landmark securitization transactions across Asia. 

Jerome holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Hong Kong, and Bachelor of Law degree from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Gracie Zhou is a Vice President–Senior Analyst in the Structured Finance team in Asia Pacific. Based in Shanghai with Moody’s since 2017, Gracie is responsible for undertaking analysis and conducting research on the rapidly growing securitization market in China.

Gracie has extensive working experience in capital markets of various regions globally for more than 10 years. Prior to joining Moody’s, Gracie was a Director for capital markets solutions at Standard Chartered Bank, where she originated, structured and executed a large number of public and private structured credit and asset-backed transactions across asset classes.

Gracie holds a Master of Finance (with distinction) from London Business School and a Bachelor of Law from Shanghai International Studies University. She is also a CFA and CAIA charterholder.

Juwon Lee is Vice President – Senior Analyst with Moody’s Ratings, Financial Institutions Group. Based in Hong Kong, she covers a portfolio of financial institutions in Korea and Mongolia. 

Juwon newly joins from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group where she covered Korea financial institutions and Japan banks for seven years. Prior to ANZ, she spent six years at Macquarie Securities as an equity analyst covering Korea shipbuilding, machinery, and logistic companies. Juwon also held positions at MUFG Bank and Hyundai Oilbank. 

Juwon holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Ewha Womans University.