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Head of Quantitative Strategies
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FS Investment Solutions
201-500 employees
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Senior, Expert
Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Quantitative Finance, or related field from a top-tier university
- Deep experience in alternative investments, credit products, and traditional equities
- Exceptional mathematical and programming abilities with expertise in risk modeling and analytics
- Ability to work directly with traders and portfolio managers while also building a high-impact quant team
- Previous experience in a buy-side or sell-side quant role with a strong track record in developing models that drive investment decisions
- Establish and manage a small but highly skilled team (4+ professionals) specializing in risk analytics, quantitative modeling, and investment research
- Work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and risk teams to develop and refine models that drive investment decision-making
- Lead the development and implementation of quantitative risk models, pricing models, and portfolio analytics tools to optimize trading and risk management
- Stay ahead of market trends and leverage cutting-edge quantitative techniques to enhance performance in credit products, equities, and alternative investments
- Be conversant with leading quant tools and methodologies to ensure robust, data-driven decision-making
- Strong track record in developing models that drive investment decisions
- Experience in a buy-side or sell-side quant role
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
2007
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing interest in private credit investments presents expansion opportunities.
- Lower management fees can attract more investors to FS Investment Solutions.
- Increased distribution rates enhance investor appeal and potential returns.
What critics are saying
- Competition from Goldman Sachs' Capital Solutions Group may impact market share.
- Pressure to maintain high distribution rates could affect financial stability.
- High expectations from FS MVP Fund's performance may increase scrutiny on other funds.
What makes FS Investment Solutions unique
- FS Investment Solutions excels in private U.S. middle market investments.
- The firm offers competitive distribution rates, attracting yield-seeking investors.
- FS MVP Private Markets Fund outperformed major indices, showcasing strategic investment acumen.
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Company News
PHILADELPHIA, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (the Fund) (NYSE: FSCO) announced the monthly distribution for March 2025. The distribution of $0.0645 per share will be paid on March 31, 2025. Further information on the distribution is summarized in the charts below. The current annualized distribution rate equates to an annualized distribution yield1 of 10.7% and 11.1%, respectively, based on the Fund's net asset value (NAV) and market price as of February 28, 2025. The monthly distribution has been fully covered by the Fund's net investment income throughout 2025, and the Fund has generated an estimated total return on NAV of 3.13% and 4.3% on market price year-to-date through February 28, 2025
Portfolio Advisors Closes Fifth Co-Investment Fund at $622 millionDARIEN, Conn., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Private markets specialist Portfolio Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of FS Investments, is pleased to announce the successful closing of PA Co-Investment Fund V ("PCIF V"). The fund held a final closing on January 15, 2025, with total commitments of $622 million, exceeding its $600 million target. PCIF V received support from existing and new investors, which included pension funds, insurance companies, foundations, endowments, family offices and high net worth individuals both in the U.S. and abroad.Since making its first investment, PCIF V has committed approximately 65% of its capital to 20 portfolio companies. The strategy has remained consistent across all funds in the series: partnering with top-tier private equity sponsors to invest in U.S
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (the Fund) (NYSE: FSCO) announced the monthly distribution for February 2025. The distribution of $0.0645 per share will be paid on February 28, 2025. Further information on the distribution is summarized in the charts below. The current annualized distribution rate equates to an annualized distribution yield1 of 10.7% and 11.4%, respectively, based on the Fund's net asset value (NAV) and market price as of January 31, 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (NYSE: FSCO) today announced plans to host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results. All interested parties are welcome to participate and can access the call by registering using the following URL: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4851729/AA45181B11C07B48264C196DE2F7A55E.Participants are requested to register a day in advance or at a minimum 15 minutes before the start of the call. A replay of the call will be available by visiting the Investor Relations section of FSCO's website at https://fsinvestments.com/investments/fs-credit-opportunities-corp/.An investor presentation of financial information will also be available by visiting the Investor Relations section of FSCO's website after the market close on Monday, March 3, 2025.Forward Looking StatementsStatements included herein may constitute "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements with regard to future events or the future performance or operations of FSCO (the "Fund")
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FS Investments, a leading alternative investment manager, announced today that FS MVP Private Markets Fund ("the Fund")—an evergreen private equity fund focused on private U.S. middle market companies—has reached its three-year anniversary.1The Class I shares returned 10.49% in 2024 and 12.99% annually since inception in July 2021, outperforming the Russell 2000 and S&P 500 by 1,260 basis points and 193 basis points, respectively, per year as of December 31, 2024.2 Assets under management surpassed $1 billion in January, reflecting both the portfolio's strong performance and the accelerating demand for the strategy.The Fund's performance has been driven by its focused strategy of investing in private U.S. middle market companies, primarily through direct equity investments and secondaries. Historically, the middle market has served as source of alpha in private equity as top-quartile middle market managers have outperformed large/mega cap managers by approximately 382 basis points annually.3"We are pleased to deliver another year of strong performance for our shareholders, driven by our disciplined focus on private U.S. middle market companies," said Brooks Lindberg, Managing Director at FS Investments and Portfolio Manager of the Fund