Ryan Connolly
About Ryan Connolly
Ryan Connolly serves as the Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Debt Investments at Ellington Management Group, a position he has held since 2013. He holds a BSBA in Finance from the University of Richmond and has previous experience as a summer analyst at Diamondback Capital and CIT.
Work at Ellington Management Group
Ryan Connolly has been serving as Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Debt Investments at Ellington Management Group since 2013. In this role, he focuses on investment strategies related to commercial real estate debt. His tenure at the firm spans over 11 years, during which he has contributed to various projects and investment initiatives within the organization. The Greater New York City Area serves as the primary location for his professional activities.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Connolly holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Richmond's Robins School of Business, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he studied Business Administration with a focus on Finance at Copenhagen Business School. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in financial principles and investment strategies.
Background
Ryan Connolly completed his high school education at New Canaan High School from 2004 to 2008. Following high school, he pursued higher education, which laid the groundwork for his career in finance and investment. His early experiences in the finance sector began with summer analyst positions at Diamondback Capital and CIT, where he gained practical insights into the industry.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Ellington Management Group, Ryan Connolly worked as a Summer Analyst at Diamondback Capital in 2010 for two months in Stamford, Connecticut. He further expanded his experience as a Summer Analyst at CIT in 2011, where he worked for three months in the Greater New York City Area. These positions provided him with valuable exposure to financial analysis and investment processes.