Alexandra Crenshaw
CMBS Analyst and Trader at Securian Asset Management, Inc.
About
Alexandra Crenshaw is a CMBS Analyst and Trader at Securian Asset Management, where she focuses on the analysis, trading, and risk management of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). Her work primarily encompasses the commercial real estate debt markets, with a specialization in structured finance instruments, including CRE CLOs (Commercial Real Estate Collateralized Loan Obligations) and single asset, single borrower (SASB) transactions.
Prior to her current role, Alexandra served as Vice President - Structured Products at The TCW Group, where she further honed her expertise in securitized fixed income and structured investments. She also gained valuable experience as a Senior Associate in Capital Markets at Limekiln Real Estate Investment Management, engaging in real estate debt investment strategies and managing capital markets activity.
Alexandra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from New York University and is recognized for her analytical skills in the structured credit sector, particularly within commercial real estate debt and securitized products. Her proficiency spans the evaluation and trading of complex asset-backed securities, making her a key contributor to Securian Asset Management’s fixed income and alternatives investment teams.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securian Asset Management | CMBS Analyst and Trader | Jul 2025 to Present | Focus: SASB, Conduit |
| The TCW Group | Vice President - Structured Products | Jun 2023 to Sep 2024 | Focus: CRE CLO, SASB, CMBS |
| Limekiln Real Estate Investment Management, LP | Senior Associate - Capital Markets | Jan 2022 to Jun 2023 | — |
| Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust | Vice President - Trader and Commercial Real Estate Capital Markets | Jun 2017 to Jan 2022 | CRE CLO / CMBS trading, hedging, investing, loan pricing, and credit analysis. Securitization and rating agency experience for both CRE CLO and conduit. |
| KPMG US | CMBS Due Diligence Associate | Jul 2016 to Jun 2017 | Due diligence for CMBS, CRE CLO, and agency transactions. |
| SIS International Research | Strategy Analyst | Jun 2015 to Jun 2016 | Management consultancy |
Education
New York University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
2016
Others at Securian Asset Management, Inc. (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
J Jeremy Gogos | Quantitative Analyst | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
| Vice President Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
N Nathan Ellsworth | Investment Analyst | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
N Nick McGibbon | Securitized Assets Analyst and Trader | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
B Brian Hurd | Quantitative Analyst | MN , United States |
C Craig Stapleton-Corcoran | Quantitative Research Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Senior Quantitative Analyst | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
J John Heshelman | Chief Investment Officer | Naperville, IL , United States |
X Xiaoshuo Liu | Structured Asset Analyst and Trader | Saint Paul, MN , United States |