Fdp Derek Vetsch
Senior Quantitative Analyst at Securian Asset Management, Inc.
About
Fdp Derek Vetsch is a Senior Quantitative Analyst at Securian Asset Management in Saint Paul, MN, where he is responsible for developing and implementing advanced quantitative models to inform investment strategies and risk management decisions. His work specifically supports the asset management and investment research teams, focusing on fixed income portfolios and structured products.
Prior to joining Securian Asset Management, Derek held roles as a Senior Risk Analyst at Channel Partners Capital and a Derivatives Operations Analyst at Cargill, where he gained significant experience in credit risk analysis and derivatives processing. This diverse background has endowed him with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, risk mitigation, and complex financial instruments.
Derek holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Financial Management Services from the University of St. Thomas and a degree in Computational Finance from the University of Washington. He is recognized for his expertise in quantitative finance and risk analytics, and leverages advanced computational methods to support investment decisions, particularly in the fixed income and structured credit sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securian Asset Management | Senior Quantitative Analyst | Nov 2020 to Present | — |
| Channel Partners Capital | Senior Risk Analyst | Sep 2019 to Nov 2020 | — |
| Cargill | Derivatives Operations Analyst | Sep 2018 to Sep 2019 | — |
| Border Foods Companies | Financial Analyst | Feb 2018 to Jul 2018 | — |
| Drake Bank | Credit Intern | Sep 2017 to Dec 2017 | — |
Education
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor's degree, Finance and Financial Management Services
2014 — 2018
University of Washington
Computational Finance
2021 Present
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 |
| CMBS Analyst and Trader | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
B Brian Hurd | Quantitative Analyst | MN , United States |
C Craig Stapleton-Corcoran | Quantitative Research Analyst | Chicago, IL , 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 |