Craig A. Svendsen, CFA

Craig returned to NEPC in October 2004, having previously worked at the firm as a Senior Analyst from 1997 to 2000.  Craig’s investment career began in 1996.  In addition to his client responsibilities, Craig has extensive experience in asset allocation, performance analysis and investment manager searches.   He is also a member of the firm’s investment manager Due Diligence Committee and the Liability-Driven Investing Advisory Group.

Prior to rejoining NEPC, Craig was a Vice President and Head of Transition Strategy and Analysis for State Street Global Markets (SSGM).  In this role Craig was responsible for trade strategy and implementation for State Street’s multi-asset class transition clients.

Craig holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Bucknell University and a Master of Science degree in Finance from Northeastern University.  Craig is a CFA charter holder and is a member of the Boston Security Analysts and the CFA Institute.  Craig is also pursuing the Chartered Alternative Investments Analyst (CAIA) designation.