About
Delando Clarke is a Senior Associate at Conning, based in Hartford, CT, where he has steadily advanced since joining the firm as a portfolio management intern in 2020. In his current role, Clarke supports portfolio management and investment research activities, with a focus on developing and implementing investment strategies for institutional clients, particularly within the insurance sector. His responsibilities include evaluating asset allocations, monitoring portfolio performance, and supporting client reporting.
Clarke specializes in multi-asset portfolio management with direct experience in the insurance industry, reflecting Conning’s core business. He works primarily with fixed income securities and related asset classes, contributing to the firm’s focus on risk-managed investment solutions for insurers and other long-term institutional investors.
He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Connecticut and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Wesleyan University. Clarke is recognized for his analytical acumen and his commitment to client service, leveraging both his educational background and practical project experience to support the evolving needs of insurance portfolio management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conning | Senior Associate | Feb 2025 to Present | — |
| Conning | Associate | Jun 2021 to Present | — |
| Conning | Portfolio managment Intern | Jun 2020 to Jun 2021 | — |
| Conning | Credit Analyst Intern | Jun 2019 to Aug 2019 | — |
| Accel International Holdings | Sales Intern | Jul 2016 to Aug 2018 | — |
Education
University of Connecticut
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance
2025 — 2027
Wesleyan University
Bachelor's degree, Economics
2017 — 2021
Others at Conning Inc. (22)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Senior Equity Analyst | Hartford, CT , United States |
 | Vice President, Investment Research | Hartford, CT , United States |
 | Vice President of Investment Systems | Longmeadow, MA , United States |
 | Vice President, Investment Applications | Hartford, CT , United States |
 | Vice President- Structured Product Trading | New York, NY , United States |
K Karen Kelleher | Portfolio Manager | Hartford, CT , United States |
R Raymond Crosby | Vice President, Portfolio Management | Hartford, CT , United States |
 | Head of Quantitative Research | New York, NY , United States |
A Andrea Chang | Portfolio Manager | CT , United States |
 | Senior Analyst | Hartford, CT , United States |