Guido Chagas
About Guido Chagas
Guido Chagas is a professor and financial expert specializing in portfolio theory, risk management, and derivatives, currently serving as Head of QIS LatAm at Santander Asset Management and a professor at FGV - EESP in São Paulo, Brazil.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Guido Chagas has been a Professor of Portfolio Theory, Risk Management, and Derivatives at FGV - EESP since 2011. He teaches in the Master of Finance and Economics (MFE), MBA, and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs. His role involves educating students on complex financial concepts and strategies, preparing them for careers in finance and investment management.
Current Position at Santander Asset Management
Since 2019, Guido Chagas has served as the Head of Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) for Latin America in Global Multi-Asset Solutions at Santander Asset Management. In this role, he produces quarterly reports and conducts monthly conference calls with institutional clients to discuss investment strategies, asset allocation, and macroeconomic outlook.
Education and Expertise
Guido Chagas holds multiple degrees in finance and economics. He achieved a Ph.D. from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas from 2012 to 2016. He also completed a Master’s degree in Finance and Economics at the same institution from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, he earned an MBA from London Business School between 2008 and 2010, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidade de São Paulo from 1995 to 2000.
Professional Background
Guido Chagas has extensive experience in the finance sector. He worked at Itaú Asset Management as a Senior Portfolio Manager from 2014 to 2019 and previously held the position of Portfolio Manager/Quantitative Researcher from 2004 to 2008. He also served as a Financial Advisor/Fund of Funds Manager at SulAmérica Investimentos from 2002 to 2004 and as an IT Team Leader at Rio Bravo from 2000 to 2002.
Achievements in Fund Management
Guido Chagas co-manages the Humaita Equity Hedge and Humaita Value funds, which have received 5-star ratings from Exame, a prominent Brazilian business magazine. His expertise in devising statistical arbitrage strategies and conducting macro and microeconomic analyses contributes to the success of these funds.