Attakrit Asvanunt
About Attakrit Asvanunt
Attakrit Asvanunt serves as the Senior Vice President, Credit Portfolio Manager, and Researcher at Two Sigma, bringing over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, particularly in credit portfolio management and research.
Work at Two Sigma
Attakrit Asvanunt has been employed at Two Sigma since 2018, serving as the Senior Vice President - Credit Portfolio Manager & Researcher. In this role, he focuses on credit portfolio management and research, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial industry. His position at Two Sigma allows him to apply systematic credit strategies to enhance portfolio performance.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Two Sigma, Attakrit Asvanunt held various significant positions in the financial sector. He worked at AQR Capital Management as Vice President - Credit Portfolio Manager & Researcher from 2010 to 2018. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Vice President at Barclays, focusing on Portfolio Modeling from 2008 to 2010. He also gained experience at Lehman Brothers as a Senior Associate in the Enterprise Valuation Group for one year in 2007-2008.
Education and Expertise
Attakrit Asvanunt has a strong educational background in engineering and finance. He studied at Cornell University, earning a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Engineering in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Financial Engineering from 1998 to 2003. He furthered his education at Columbia University, where he obtained a PhD in Operations Research with a concentration in Financial Engineering from 2003 to 2007. His academic training supports his expertise in systematic credit strategies and portfolio management.
Background in Engineering
Attakrit Asvanunt has a solid foundation in engineering, having studied Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University. His academic pursuits included a focus on operations research, which complements his work in financial engineering. This background enhances his analytical capabilities in credit portfolio management.
Achievements in Credit Portfolio Management
With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Attakrit Asvanunt has developed a strong focus on credit portfolio management and research. His work involves implementing systematic credit strategies, which are essential for optimizing portfolio performance. His extensive experience across multiple firms has contributed to his depth of knowledge in the field.