James Fydenkevez
About James Fydenkevez
Current Role at MassMutual
James Fydenkevez is currently an Investment Pricing Analyst at MassMutual, based in Springfield, Massachusetts. In this role, he is responsible for providing pricing and valuation services for investment portfolios, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and analysis. His expertise with various financial tools such as Bloomberg Terminal and Factset supports detailed financial analysis and contributes to informed investment decisions.
Previous Experience at Conning
From 2017 to 2022, James Fydenkevez worked at Conning as AVP, Investment Performance & Attribution, in Hartford, CT. During his tenure, he focused on detailed attribution analysis and performance reporting, assisting portfolio managers and institutional investors in understanding portfolio performance against benchmarks. His role involved significant data analysis and financial modeling, leveraging his proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SQL.
Academic Background and Teaching Experience
James studied at Western New England University, where he achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mass Communication from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Additionally, James has a background in academia, serving as an Adjunct Professor of Finance at Elms College in Chicopee, MA, from 2014 to 2015. His teaching role allowed him to impart practical financial knowledge to students.
Early Career and Professional Skills
James began his investment analysis career at TIAA-CREF as an Investment Analyst in the Charlotte, North Carolina Area from 2004 to 2005. He then moved to Barings in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he worked as an Associate Director, Investment Analyst, for 12 years. His extensive experience includes using Bloomberg Terminal, Microsoft Excel, SQL, Factset, and Intex for financial modeling and data analysis. James is adept at summarizing portfolio performance and conveying detailed financial insights.