Jessica Jaxon
About Jessica Jaxon
Jessica Jaxon is a Municipal Portfolio Manager Associate with over a decade of experience at Eaton Vance in the Greater Boston Area, where she prepares detailed financial reports and assists with buyside SMA clients. Her career includes roles at BlackRock and Loomis, Sayles & Company, and she holds an MBA from Norwich University and a BA from Bridgewater State University.
Current Role at Eaton Vance
Jessica Jaxon serves as a Municipal Portfolio Manager Associate at Eaton Vance, a position she has held since 2012. In this role, she prepares detailed reports that include cash forecasts, duration, and hedging exposure. She assists the head trader with buyside SMA clients, managing maturities that range from 1 to 10 years on the curve. Jessica collaborates with portfolio managers and traders to execute hedges using derivative instruments such as futures and inverse floaters.
Previous Experience at Eaton Vance
Prior to her current role, Jessica worked at Eaton Vance in Mutual Fund Operations from 2010 to 2012. During her two years in this position, she gained experience in the operational aspects of mutual funds, contributing to her overall expertise in portfolio management and investment operations.
Professional Background at BlackRock
Jessica Jaxon has a notable background at BlackRock, where she held two positions. She worked as a Specialist from 2006 to 2008 for two years, and as an Analyst from 2008 to 2009 for six months. In these roles, she was involved in resolving trade settlement issues between dealers and custodians and confirming trade details, enhancing her skills in trade operations and analysis.
Education and Qualifications
Jessica earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Norwich University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Bridgewater State University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in finance and investment management.
Experience at Loomis, Sayles & Company
Before her tenure at Eaton Vance, Jessica worked as an Investment Operations Assistant in a contract position at Loomis, Sayles & Company from 2009 to 2010 for seven months. This role contributed to her understanding of investment operations and further developed her skills in the financial services industry.