Nick Colonna, Cfa
About Nick Colonna, Cfa
Nick Colonna is a Senior Fixed Income Trader at Victory Capital, with extensive experience in finance and risk management. He has previously held positions at USAA and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, specializing in structured products and rates.
Work at Victory Capital
Currently, Nick Colonna serves as a Senior Fixed Income Trader at Victory Capital, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on structured products and rates, leveraging his extensive experience in fixed income trading. His responsibilities include executing trades, managing risk, and developing strategies to enhance portfolio performance.
Previous Experience at USAA
Nick Colonna worked at USAA in two capacities. He first served as an Intern in Corporate Tax for two months in 2008. Later, he held the position of Senior Fixed Income Trader from 2015 to 2019. In this role, he managed trading activities and contributed to the firm's fixed income investment strategies.
Experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
From 2008 to 2013, Nick Colonna worked as an Assistant Vice President in Credit Sales and Trading Finance at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. During his five years in this role, he gained significant experience in financial markets, focusing on credit products and trading strategies.
Education and Expertise
Nick Colonna earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from Pace University - Lubin School of Business. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in finance, particularly in managing project teams and developing frameworks that enhance company value. He also possesses strong quantitative skills that he applies to improve company controls and risk management processes.
Background in Risk Analysis
Before his roles in trading, Nick Colonna worked as a Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst at USAA from 2013 to 2015. This position involved analyzing risk factors and developing quantitative models to support decision-making processes within the organization. His background in risk analysis complements his trading expertise.