Francesca Philips
About Francesca Philips
Francesca Philips is an analyst currently working at Marathon Asset Management in New York. She has a background in political science and has held various roles in research, investor relations, and advocacy across multiple organizations.
Work at Marathon Asset Management
Francesca Philips has been employed as an Analyst at Marathon Asset Management since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the firm's investment strategies and analysis. Marathon Asset Management is known for its focus on credit and equity investments, and Philips plays a key role in supporting the firm's objectives through her analytical skills.
Education and Expertise
Francesca Philips earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies with a concentration in Chinese from Duke University, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she participated in affiliate programs at The University of Hong Kong and the University of International Business and Economics in 2018, focusing on Political Science/International Relations and Chinese, respectively. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and international relations.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current position, Francesca Philips held various roles that enhanced her analytical and research skills. She worked as an Investor Relations Analyst at Northwest Investment Management (HK) Limited for four months in 2020. Additionally, she served as a Podcast Intern at SupChina for eight months in 2020 and as an Advocacy Intern at Scholars at Risk for two months in 2019. Her experience also includes a summer internship at the Migrant Children's Foundation in Beijing in 2018 and a rotational internship at Northwest Investment Management (HK) Limited in 2017.
Research Experience at Duke University
Francesca Philips gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Duke University from 2019 to 2020. During her seven-month tenure, she assisted in various research projects, contributing to the academic environment and enhancing her research capabilities. This role provided her with valuable insights into the research process and the importance of data analysis.