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Alastair Smith is Managing Director at Advent Capital Management, LLC, based in London. He is responsible for business development and institutional client relations, focusing on expanding the firm’s presence in Europe. His expertise lies in convertible bonds, high yield, and specialist credit investments, where he leverages Advent’s strong performance and research-driven strategies to meet growing investor demand.
Smith has deep experience in the specialist investment management sector, having previously held senior roles at Harmonic Capital and Polar Capital. His career spans over two decades, during which he has consistently contributed to business growth and client engagement in alternative and traditional credit strategies.
He holds a BSc in Management Sciences from The University of Manchester, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and a degree from Charterhouse. Smith is recognized for his strategic leadership and commitment to delivering high-quality investment solutions, particularly in convertible bonds and credit markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advent Capital Management, LLC | Managing Director | Sep 2018 to Present | Renowned specialist credit manager, focusing on convertible bonds. |
| Harmonic Capital | Managing Partner | Dec 2010 to Apr 2018 | Harmonic Capital offered global macro and currency investments from 2003 to 2018, specialising in relative value trading in liquid futures and currency markets. |
| Polar Capital | Director | Jan 2008 to Dec 2010 | — |
| Société Générale Asset Management Alternative Investments | Head of European Sales | Jan 2006 to Dec 2007 | — |
| Aspect Capital | Head of Sales | Jan 2000 to Jan 2005 | — |
| GAM | Sales | Jan 1998 to Dec 2000 | — |
| Man Investments | Sales and Marketing | Jan 1992 to Jan 1998 | — |
Education
Chartered Institute of Marketing
Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
1996 — 1996
The University of Manchester
BSc Management Sciences
1989 — 1992
Charterhouse
1983 — 1988
Skills & Expertise
Others at Advent Capital Management /de/ (25)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Alistair duPont | Equity Analyst, Investor | New York, NY , United States |
 | Vice President, Product Specialist | New York, NY , United States |
 | Global Technology Research Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
C Craig Altshuler | Managing Director, Head of Client and Consultant Relations | New York, NY , United States |
D Daniel Partlow | Managing Director, Chief Risk Officer | Westport, CT , United States |
D David Endler | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |
D David Hulme | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |
 | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |
| Managing Director, Director of Research | United States | |
J John Carollo | Vice President | New York, NY , United States |
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