Jana Alicia Schmidt
About Jana Alicia Schmidt
Jana Alicia Schmidt is a Research Analyst specializing in hedge funds, focusing on fundamental long/short strategies and commodities. She has a background in investment analytics and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and German Language and Literature from Pacific Lutheran University.
Current Role as Research Analyst
Jana Alicia Schmidt currently serves as a Research Analyst specializing in Hedge Funds at Russell Investments. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the firm's hedge fund analysis efforts in New York, New York. In her role, she focuses on fundamental long/short strategies and commodities, applying her expertise to evaluate various hedge fund opportunities. Her responsibilities include manager selection, which is a critical aspect of her work in hedge fund research.
Previous Experience at Russell Investments
Prior to her current role, Jana Schmidt worked at Russell Investments as an Analyst in Investment Analytics from 2019 to 2020 in the Greater Seattle Area. During her tenure, she gained valuable experience in investment analytics, which laid the foundation for her current focus on hedge funds. This experience contributed to her understanding of investment strategies and analytics in a professional setting.
Education and Academic Background
Jana Schmidt studied at Pacific Lutheran University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Her academic focus included Economics as well as German Language and Literature. This educational background has equipped her with a diverse skill set, enabling her to analyze economic trends and perform in-depth research in her current role.
Specialization in Hedge Fund Analysis
Jana specializes in fundamental long/short strategies and commodities within hedge fund analysis. Her expertise in these areas allows her to assess and recommend hedge fund managers effectively. This specialization is essential for her role in manager selection, where she evaluates the performance and strategies of various hedge funds to inform investment decisions.