Sam Prasad, Cfa, Frm
About Sam Prasad, Cfa, Frm
Sam Prasad is a Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at UBS, with extensive experience in fixed income research and trading across various financial institutions. He holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Work at UBS
Sam Prasad has been employed at UBS as a Fixed Income Portfolio Manager since 2016. He operates in the Greater Chicago Area and has accumulated eight years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include managing fixed income portfolios and developing investment strategies to optimize returns.
Previous Experience in Fixed Income Management
Prior to his current position at UBS, Sam Prasad worked at State Street Global Advisors from 2017 to 2020, focusing on Fixed Income Research for three years in the Greater Boston Area. He also held a position at NISA Investment Advisors for 11 months in 2014, where he was involved in Fixed Income and Derivatives Trading. His earlier experience includes a role as a Portfolio Manager at TransMarket Group from 2009 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Sam Prasad earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, specializing in Analytic Finance, Economics, Econometrics, and Statistics. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated with James Scholar Honors.
Career Development and Achievements
During his tenure at TransMarket Group, Sam Prasad received accelerated promotions due to his outstanding performance. He developed and executed trading strategies in Eurodollar futures, US Treasury Bond futures, and currency options while serving as a Derivatives Portfolio Manager.
Consulting Role in MBA Admissions
In addition to his portfolio management career, Sam Prasad serves as an MBA Admissions Consultant. He assists candidates with their applications for top-tier MBA programs, leveraging his extensive experience in finance and education to guide applicants.