Doychin Panayotov
About Doychin Panayotov
Doychin Panayotov is a Manager Research and Multi-Manager Portfolio Analyst at SEI in the Greater Philadelphia Area, specializing in ESG integration and impact strategies.
Current Position at SEI
Doychin Panayotov currently works at SEI as a Manager Research and Multi-Manager Portfolio Analyst in the Greater Philadelphia Area. In this role, he specializes in ESG integration and impact strategies. Panayotov maintains ongoing coverage and relationships with over 30 existing equity investment strategies spanning US Small/Mid Cap, International Developed, and Emerging markets. His responsibilities include analyzing manager portfolios, constructing investment theses, and conducting comprehensive due diligence.
Previous Roles at SEI
Doychin Panayotov has held several roles at SEI, demonstrating a steady progression in his career. From 2015 to 2019, he served as an Investment Product Analyst in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Prior to this, from 2012 to 2015, he was the Investor Services Team Leader. His earlier roles included Senior Investor Services Analyst from 2010 to 2012. Through these positions, Panayotov has amassed extensive experience at SEI, contributing significantly to his current role.
Education and Academic Background
Doychin Panayotov pursued his higher education with a focus on Finance and Economics. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a specialization in Finance and International Business from Villanova University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics & Business from Lafayette College, where he studied from 2006 to 2010.
Specializations and Professional Skills
Doychin Panayotov specializes in integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors into investment strategies. He also focuses on impact strategies. Panayotov is adept at composing cogent, refutable investment theses that emphasize the investment edge. His skill set includes analyzing manager portfolios to understand risk and return drivers, alpha composition, and the strategy's robustness in various market environments. Additionally, he conducts in-depth due diligence through qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess manager skill.
Early Career Experience
Before his extensive tenure at SEI, Doychin Panayotov gained early career experience at National Penn Bank. He worked as an intern from 2008 to 2009 in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania. This foundational experience provided him with initial exposure to the financial industry, paving the way for his subsequent roles and career progression.