About
Eric Gallic is Vice President of Investment Research at Conning, based in Hartford, CT, where he leads research activities in support of the firm’s investment strategies. In this role, he is responsible for conducting in-depth analysis of economic trends, financial markets, and portfolio risks to inform Conning’s asset allocation and sector rotation recommendations, with a focus on the needs of institutional and insurance clients.
Gallic’s research expertise spans a range of public and private asset classes, with significant focus on fixed income sectors, structured products, and alternative investments relevant to insurance portfolios. He is recognized for his ability to produce actionable insights across credit markets and has contributed to product development and investment innovation within the firm.
Prior to joining Conning in 2015, Gallic held research roles at Fidelity Investments, where he developed fundamental credit analysis skills, and interned at Babson Capital Management. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting from Boston College, underpinning his strong quantitative and analytical expertise in global investment strategies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conning | Vice President, Investment Research | Jan 2015 to Present | • Cover credits in the Utility and Energy sectors • Evaluate credit quality of corporate issuers and assess relative value of bond investment opportunities • Discuss ideas with traders and portfolio m... |
| Fidelity Investments | Research Associate | Jan 2010 to Jan 2014 | • Successfully completed four-year Research Associate program • Performed fundamental credit research including Excel-based modeling in support of investment recommendations for $740 billion family of... |
| Babson Capital Management | Credit Research Associate Intern | Jul 2009 to Sep 2009 | • Created commodity price-based Excel model to predict future profitability and credit ratios of a utility |
| Spinnaker Capital LLC | Private Equity Analyst Intern | Jun 2008 to Sep 2008 | — |
Education
Boston College
Bachelor's Degree, Finance and Accounting
Skills & Expertise
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|---|---|---|
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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 |
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