Madison Murphy
About Madison Murphy
Madison Murphy is a Research Analyst specializing in Fund Communications at FS Investments, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in finance and analytics, having held positions at PFM, AstraZeneca, Crozer-Keystone Health System, and ICANN, and has contributed to industry discussions through her writing.
Current Role at FS Investments
Madison Murphy serves as a Research Analyst in Fund Communications at FS Investments. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm for three years. In her role, she focuses on research and communication strategies related to investment funds. Madison has also contributed to the FS Investments blog, where she writes about topics such as asymmetric returns and managing downside for greater upside.
Previous Experience at PFM
Before joining FS Investments, Madison worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at PFM from 2018 to 2021. During her three years in this role, she operated out of New York, New York. Her responsibilities included financial analysis and strategic planning, which equipped her with valuable skills in the finance sector.
Internship Experience
Madison has gained diverse experience through various internships. She worked as a Finance Intern in Business Planning and Analytics at AstraZeneca for three months in 2017 in Wilmington, Delaware. Prior to that, she served as a Marketing Intern at Crozer-Keystone Health System for two months in 2016 in Greater Philadelphia. Additionally, she interned as an Analyst Intern in Stakeholder Engagement at ICANN from 2016 to 2018 in Washington, District of Columbia.
Education and Qualifications
Madison is currently studying at NYU Stern School of Business, where she is pursuing a Certificate in Advanced Valuation since 2020. She previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and International Business from The George Washington University School of Business, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in finance and investment strategies.
Contributions to Financial Literature
In addition to her analytical work, Madison has authored pieces on investment strategies, including a focus on multi-strategy alternative investing. Her writing emphasizes the importance of understanding asymmetric returns and managing downside risks to achieve greater upside in investment portfolios.