Chris Watson

Chris Watson is the Global Equity Trader at DuPont Capital Management in Malvern, PA, where he is responsible for executing global equity trades and managing liquidity for institutional portfolios. His focus is on public equity markets, trading both developed and emerging market equities across sectors, with a specialization in global portfolio implementation and risk management. Watson's role is integral to the firm's equity trading strategies, covering large- and mid-cap stocks, supporting multi-asset class portfolios with an emphasis on research-backed execution.

Before joining DuPont Capital Management in 1996, Watson spent nearly a decade as Fund Accounting Supervisor at Vanguard, where he developed deep expertise in fund administration and financial controls. His career demonstrates a strong foundation in institutional asset management and fund operations, combining operational, supervisory, and trading skills for robust investment support.

Watson holds a Bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University and an MBA in Finance from Widener University. His academic background and over three decades in the industry have made him a highly skilled practitioner in equity trading, fund operations, and portfolio execution. Watson is recognized within Philadelphia-area investment circles as a seasoned professional with proven contributions to equity trading and the long-term performance of institutional portfolios.