Yoon Kang
About Yoon Kang
Yoon Kang serves as the Director and Head of Global Business Intelligence at Russell Investments, where he leads a team focused on data analysis and operational metrics. He has an extensive background in financial services, having held various strategic roles at firms such as Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Asset Management.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Yoon Kang serves as the Director and Head of Global Business Intelligence at Russell Investments, a position held since 2021 in Seattle, Washington. In this role, Kang directs a team of analysts and data engineers to deliver business dashboards and conduct in-depth data analysis. He is responsible for managing relationships and contracts with market intelligence providers and sales technology/services vendors, ensuring effective collaboration and resource utilization within the organization.
Previous Experience at Russell Investments
Prior to his current position, Yoon Kang worked at Russell Investments as the Director of North America Retail Product Strategy & Development from 2019 to 2021 in New York, New York. In this role, he focused on product strategy and development for the retail sector, contributing to the firm’s overall strategic objectives and enhancing its market presence.
Experience at Morgan Stanley
Yoon Kang worked at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2019 as a Portfolio Strategist in the Custom Solutions Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) division. During his three years in New York, he contributed to the development of investment strategies tailored to client needs, leveraging his expertise in portfolio management.
Education and Expertise
Yoon Kang holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Operations Research & Information Engineering from Cornell University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Yale School of Management, completing his studies from 2012 to 2014. His educational background equips him with a strong analytical foundation and business acumen, essential for his roles in financial services.
Professional Background
Yoon Kang has a diverse professional background in the financial services industry. He has held positions at Casey, Quirk & Associates as an Engagement Manager from 2014 to 2016, and at Deutsche Asset Management as a Structured Product Specialist from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he gained experience as a Global Markets – Fixed Income, Currencies & Commodities (FICC) Sales Intern at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2013. This varied experience has contributed to his expertise in business intelligence and investment strategy.