Ed Bartholomew
About Ed Bartholomew
Ed Bartholomew is a Lecturer in Finance at The George Washington University, specializing in sovereign debt management and capital markets. He has extensive experience in finance, having held various senior positions at JPMorgan and the Inter American Development Bank.
Work at The George Washington University
Ed Bartholomew has served as a Lecturer in Finance at The George Washington University since 2017. In this role, he focuses on imparting knowledge related to finance, particularly in areas relevant to mid-career government officials from developing countries. His teaching is informed by his extensive background in finance and sovereign debt management.
Professional Experience at JPMorgan
Ed Bartholomey held multiple positions at JPMorgan over a span of 13 years. He worked as Head of Global Sovereign Liability Management from 2001 to 2008 in New York City. Prior to that, he served as Co-head of Research for Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa for one year in London. His other roles included Head of Markets Training, Head of Sovereign Debt Capital Markets Research, and Head of EM Debt Index and Portfolio Research.
Role at Inter American Development Bank
From 2008 to 2014, Ed Bartholomew worked as Chief Financial Officer at the Inter American Development Bank in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategies within the organization, contributing to its mission of fostering economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Education and Expertise
Ed Bartholomew earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Research & Industrial Engineering from Cornell University, where he studied from 1976 to 1980. He later obtained an MBA from the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, completing his studies from 1980 to 1982. His educational background supports his expertise in sovereign debt management, which is a significant aspect of his consulting and teaching roles.
Involvement in Capital Markets Programs
Ed Bartholomew participates in the IFC-Milken Institute Capital Markets program, which focuses on capital markets, instruments, and institutions. His involvement in this program highlights his commitment to educating professionals in the field and enhancing their understanding of capital market dynamics.