Jose Munoz
Managing Principal, Portfolio Manager at Geneva Capital Management LLC
About
Jose Munoz, CFA, is Managing Principal and Portfolio Manager at Geneva Capital Management LLC, based in Milwaukee, WI. He co-manages the firm’s Small Cap, Mid Cap, and SMID Cap Growth strategies, specializing in U.S. growth equities. In his role, he conducts high-quality fundamental research as part of Geneva’s Investment Strategy Group, guiding investment decisions and portfolio management across these key strategies.
Munoz’s expertise centers on identifying high-quality companies exhibiting strong growth profiles, with a particular focus on small- and mid-cap stocks within the U.S. equity market. He has played an integral leadership role at Geneva since 2011, and is one of the firm's principal owners, reflecting deep alignment with client outcomes and the firm’s independent, research-driven culture. Previously, Munoz held portfolio management roles at Janus Henderson Investors and Henderson Global Investors, further broadening his experience in institutional investment management.
He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor's in Finance from Marquette University, and is a CFA charterholder. Munoz’s substantial impact is reflected in his stewardship of Geneva’s growth equity strategies and his contributions to maintaining the firm’s long-term investment philosophy and boutique culture.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Capital Management LLC | Managing Principal, Portfolio Manager | Dec 2019 to Present | — |
| Janus Henderson Investors U.S. | Portfolio Manager | Jun 2017 to Dec 2019 | — |
| Henderson Global Investors | Portfolio Manager | Jun 2017 to Dec 2019 | — |
| Janus Henderson Investors U.S. | Senior Equity Analyst | Dec 2015 to Jun 2017 | — |
| Henderson Global Investors | Senior Equity Analyst | Dec 2015 to Jun 2017 | — |
| Janus Henderson Investors U.S. | Equity Analyst | May 2011 to Nov 2015 | — |
| Henderson Global Investors | Equity Analyst | May 2011 to Nov 2015 | — |
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
2015 — 2018
Marquette University
Bachelor's Degree, Finance
2009 — 2011
University of San Diego
2007 — 2009
Skills & Expertise
Others at Geneva Capital Management LLC (11)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Research Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
A Ashley Adam | Principal, Senior Analyst | Milwaukee, WI , United States |
| Research Analyst | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
M Matthew Pistorio | Principal, Client Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
S Sam Beres | Principal, Senior Analyst | Milwaukee, WI , United States |
C Chris Eckel | Portfolio and Performance Analyst | Milwaukee, WI , United States |
| Research Analyst | Madison, WI , United States | |
M Michelle Picard | Managing Principal, Portfolio Manager | Milwaukee, WI , United States |
S Scott Priebe | Principal | Milwaukee, WI , United States |
T Thomas Geneva | Managing Partner | New York, NY , United States |