Kurt Ahrens, Cfa
About Kurt Ahrens, Cfa
Kurt Ahrens, CFA, is the Senior Vice President, Muni Bond Trader, and Head of Competitive Underwriting at Jefferies & Company, with over a decade of experience in the municipal bond industry.
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Kurt Ahrens holds the position of Senior Vice President, Muni Bond Trader & Head of Competitive Underwriting at Jefferies & Company. He joined the firm in 2010 and has been instrumental in leading its competitive underwriting business.
Current Position at Jefferies & Company
Since 2010, Kurt Ahrens has been serving at Jefferies & Company as the Senior Vice President, Muni Bond Trader & Head of Competitive Underwriting. In this role, he manages a team that focuses on trading investment grade municipal bonds in both tax-exempt and taxable markets. His extensive knowledge and experience have made him integral to the firm's operations in this sector.
Previous Experience at JP Morgan
Before joining Jefferies & Company, Kurt Ahrens worked at JP Morgan where he held the role of Vice President - Municipal Bond Trading from 2006 to 2010. Prior to this, he served as an Associate in Municipal Bond Short-Term Sales & Trading from 2003 to 2005. This tenure at JP Morgan allowed him to build a solid foundation in the municipal bond market.
Educational Background
Kurt Ahrens studied at Pace University, where he earned a BA in Finance, graduating in 2003. His academic background provided a strong base in finance that has underpinned his professional career. He completed his high school education at Monsignor Farrell High School, attending from 1996 to 1999.
Expertise in Municipal Bond Industry
Kurt Ahrens possesses significant expertise in the municipal bond industry, particularly in risk management and trading. His role at Jefferies & Company involves managing competitive underwriting and trading investment grade municipal bonds. His knowledge spans both tax-exempt and taxable markets, showcasing his comprehensive understanding of the industry.