Matthew Christ
About Matthew Christ
Matthew Christ serves as the Managing Director and Head of Corporate Research at Gramercy Funds Management LLC, focusing on fixed income in the Emerging Markets sector. He has extensive experience in illiquid and private credit, and currently works as a Portfolio Manager at Ninety One in New York.
Work at Gramercy
Matthew Christ has served as Managing Director and Head of Corporate Research at Gramercy Funds Management LLC since 2012. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the team's knowledge and capabilities in illiquid, private, and special situations within the emerging market credit sector. His leadership contributes to the strategic direction of the Corporate Research team, aligning with the firm’s objectives in the emerging markets space.
Current Role at Ninety One
Since 2021, Matthew Christ has been working as a Portfolio Manager at Ninety One in New York, United States. His responsibilities include managing fixed income investments specifically within the Emerging Markets sector. He plays a significant role in supporting the growth of the Emerging Markets Corporate effort at the firm, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Christ earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Columbia Business School, where he completed the Graduate of Value Investing Program from 2011 to 2013. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in English and French from Middlebury College, studying from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in corporate research and fixed income investments.
Previous Experience at BlackRock
Before joining Gramercy, Matthew Christ worked at BlackRock as a Portfolio Manager from 2005 to 2011. During his six years at the firm, he gained valuable experience in managing investment portfolios, which contributed to his development in the finance industry and prepared him for his subsequent roles in corporate research and portfolio management.