Karen Kelleher

Karen Kelleher is a Portfolio Manager at Conning Inc. in Hartford, CT, where she oversees investment strategies and asset allocation for institutional portfolios. Her responsibilities include analyzing market conditions and managing portfolio risk with a focus on generating competitive, risk-adjusted returns for clients.

Kelleher primarily covers investment-grade corporate credit markets, with specialized expertise in sectors such as corporate bonds and retail credit. Her role involves in-depth credit research, spread analysis, and ongoing portfolio management within the broader fixed income space.

Before joining Conning, Kelleher was a Principal at Capital Markets Group, bringing decades of experience in capital markets and portfolio management. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Econometrics from Trinity College-Hartford, deepening her analytical foundation and expertise in quantitative investment approaches.