Riaan Burger, Cfa, Frm
About Riaan Burger, Cfa, Frm
Riaan Burger is the Analytics Client Services Team Lead for North America at Confluence, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in analytics and client services, having held various roles at StatPro and Fundmetrics, and holds both CFA and FRM designations.
Work at Confluence
Riaan Burger serves as the Analytics Client Services Team Lead for North America at Confluence. He has held this position since 2019, working from the Boston, Massachusetts office. In this role, he manages a team of consultants who provide support and consulting services for hosted and cloud-based software solutions. His responsibilities include overseeing client interactions and ensuring the delivery of analytics services to meet client needs.
Previous Experience at StatPro
Prior to joining Confluence, Riaan Burger worked at StatPro in various roles. He served as a Senior Analytics Consultant from 2018 to 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts, and held the position of Analytics Client Services Manager from 2011 to 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa. His tenure at StatPro also included roles as Client Services Director and Performance Consultant, contributing to his extensive experience in client services and analytics.
Educational Background
Riaan Burger's educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) in Institutional Investments from the University of Stellenbosch, which he completed from 2001 to 2003. He also holds an Honors Bachelor of Commerce (HonsBComm) in Financial Risk Management, achieved in 2004. Additionally, he obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute between 2005 and 2009 and the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals in 2013.
Specializations and Expertise
Riaan Burger specializes in investment data management and business processes automation. He has expertise in GIPS® compliance and fixed income attribution, which are critical areas in the financial services industry. His knowledge and skills contribute to his effectiveness in analytics and client services, particularly in managing complex data and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Career Progression
Riaan Burger's career includes various roles in the financial services sector, starting as a Quantitative Analyst at Oasis Crescent from 2004 to 2006. He then worked as a Futures Trader at MET Traders for one year before joining StatPro, where he held multiple positions over several years. He also served as Managing Director at Fundmetrics (Pty) Ltd from 2015 to 2017. This diverse experience has equipped him with a broad understanding of analytics and client services.