Christopher Reed

Christopher Reed is a Macro Strategist at Beach Point Capital Management, based in Santa Monica, CA, where he is responsible for managing the firm's foreign exchange (FX) exposure and conducting fundamental macroeconomic and company analysis. He focuses primarily on macro strategies, with a particular emphasis on FX, senior loans, and high yield bonds across global markets, including G10 and emerging market currencies.

Reed brings over a decade of experience in investment management and trading, having previously served as Vice President overseeing senior loans and high yield bonds at Beach Point, and as an FX Trader at BBVA, specializing in G10 and EM currency trading. His career began as an Analyst at BNSF Railway, where he managed unconsolidated subsidiaries, further developing his analytical and risk management skills.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from Texas Christian University and is a CFA Charterholder, underscoring his expertise in macroeconomics, portfolio strategies, and credit market analysis. Reed's notable contributions include his integrated approach to FX risk management and his fundamental research supporting Beach Point’s multi-asset investment strategies.