Xiaoshuo Liu
Structured Asset Analyst and Trader at Securian Asset Management, Inc.
About
Xiaoshuo Liu, aged 31, is a Structured Asset Analyst and Trader at Securian Asset Management in Saint Paul, MN. In this role, Liu is responsible for analyzing, trading, and managing structured assets, with specific expertise in public corporate bonds and fixed income securities. Liu specializes in sectors including corporate credit and structured products, playing a key part in underwriting and portfolio management within Securian's extensive asset base.
Prior to his current position, Liu served as a Public Corporate Bond Analyst at Securian Asset Management from January 2022 to July 2025, focusing on credit analysis and investment recommendations for public corporate debt markets. Earlier in his career, he acted as Portfolio Manager at David S. Kidwell Funds Enterprise, gaining hands-on experience in multi-asset portfolio oversight and research-driven security selection.
Liu holds an MBA in Finance and Financial Management Services as well as a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. He earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Finance, and Business with an International Business Emphasis from Bethel University, along with a Bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from Musashi University. His strong analytical skills and multi-disciplinary educational background support his expertise in fixed income investment strategies and structured finance.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securian Asset Management | Structured Asset Analyst and Trader | Jul 2025 to Present | -Oversight of primary and secondary structured asset markets including timely new issue recommendations with both structural and underlying asset analysis with consideration to relative value both acr... |
| Securian Asset Management | Public Corporate Bond Analyst | Jan 2022 to Jul 2025 | — |
| David S. Kidwell Funds Enterprise | Portfolio Manager | Aug 2021 to Dec 2021 | — |
| Carlson Analytics Lab | Analytics Student Consultant | Sep 2020 to Aug 2021 | — |
| University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management | Graduate Teaching Assistant | Jan 2021 to May 2021 | — |
| Thrivent Mutual Funds | Small Cap Equity MBA Intern | May 2020 to Aug 2020 | — |
| David S. Kidwell Funds Enterprise | Research Analyst | Jan 2020 to May 2020 | — |
| Royals Investment Fund | Executive Research Associate | Jun 2018 to May 2019 | — |
| Bethel University | Teaching Assistant | Jan 2015 to May 2018 | — |
| CFA Society Minnesota | CFA Research Challenge Regional Finalist | Oct 2017 to Feb 2018 | — |
| Haier | North America Sales Intern | Jun 2017 to Aug 2017 | — |
| Musashi University | Musashi Communication Village Staff | Sep 2016 to Dec 2016 | — |
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services
2019 — 2021
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Science in Business Analytics
2019 — 2021
Bethel University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics and Finance
2014 — 2018
Bethel University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business w/International Business Emphasis
2014 — 2018
Musashi University
Bachelor's degree, East Asian Studies
2016 — 2017
Skills & Expertise
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 |
| Senior Quantitative Analyst | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
J John Heshelman | Chief Investment Officer | Naperville, IL , United States |