Craig Sedaka, CFA
About Craig Sedaka, CFA
Craig Sedaka, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager at LibreMax, with a distinguished career in finance, specializing in distressed mortgage securities and derivatives.
Portfolio Manager at LibreMax
Craig Sedaka, CFA, has been serving as a Portfolio Manager at LibreMax since January 2018. In this role, he oversees investment strategies and client portfolios with a focus on distressed mortgage securities and related credit products. Craig's responsibilities include managing portfolios in line with LibreMax's investment philosophies and objectives. He is also a member of LibreMax's Investment Committee and serves as Chairman of the firm's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee.
Education and Expertise
Craig Sedaka graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 2006. His academic achievements and rigorous curriculum developed a strong foundation in economic theory and financial practices. Additionally, Craig is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder, indicating his advanced proficiency in investment management and financial analysis.
Career at Deutsche Bank
Craig Sedaka started his financial career at Deutsche Bank in 2006, directly after completing his degree. At Deutsche Bank, he focused on senior and subordinate subprime mortgage securitizations. Craig gained experience trading subprime mortgage-backed securities and single name credit default swaps within Mr. Lippmann’s trading group. This early career exposure provided Craig with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in complex financial instruments.
Sector Head of RMBS Subprime at LibreMax
Prior to becoming a Portfolio Manager, Craig Sedaka served as the Sector Head of RMBS Subprime within LibreMax's investment team. In this role, he was responsible for distressed mortgage securities, derivatives, whole loans, and various esoteric and re-structured credit products. Craig also played a crucial role in managing a successful closed-end fund focused on distressed mortgage assets from 2012 to 2015, in addition to overseeing several separately managed accounts.