Randy O'toole, Cfa
About Randy O'toole, Cfa
Randy O'Toole, CFA, is the Chief Risk Officer for Wealth Management Services at MassMutual and a board member of the Society of Quantitative Analysts. He has over 20 years of experience in quantitative analysis and portfolio management.
Current Role and Responsibilities at MassMutual
Randy O'Toole serves as the Chief Risk Officer, Wealth Management Services at MassMutual in the Springfield, Massachusetts Area. He joined the company in June 2018. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing and managing the risk associated with MassMutual's wealth management services. His role involves the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks to ensure the company's financial stability and regulatory compliance.
Board Member of Society of Quantitative Analysts
Randy O'Toole is also a board member of the Society of Quantitative Analysts (SQA) in the Greater New York City Area. His involvement with the SQA signifies his commitment to advancing the field of quantitative analysis. The role includes engaging with other professionals in the industry, contributing to thought leadership, and supporting the organization's mission to promote quantitative methods and research in financial services.
Prior Experience at Federated Investors
Before joining MassMutual, Randy O'Toole worked at Federated Investors for ten years, from 2008 to 2018. He held the position of Vice President, Portfolio Manager/Senior Quantitative Analyst. His tenure at Federated Investors involved managing portfolios and employing quantitative analysis to optimize investment strategies. His work contributed significantly to the performance and management of investment portfolios.
Educational Background in Economics
Randy O'Toole has a strong educational background in economics. He earned a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he was engaged in the Ph.D. program from 1993 to 1995. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics at the University of Washington from 1990 to 1993. His academic training provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in quantitative analysis and portfolio management.
Career Beginnings and Progression
Randy O'Toole started his career at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco as a Research Associate in the Economic Research Department from 1996 to 1998. He progressed through various roles, including being a Research Analyst at Barclays Global Investors from 1998 to 2001, and a Senior Quantitative Analyst at Thomson Portfolio Analytics (formerly Vestek) from 2001 to 2005. He then moved to AIG Investments where he served as Vice President, Investment Strategies Research & Development from 2005 to 2008. These roles provided him with a broad experience base in economic research and quantitative analysis.