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Xiaoshuo Liu

Structured Asset Analyst and Trader at Securian Asset Management, Inc.

Saint Paul, MN , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Securian Asset ManagementStructured Asset Analyst and TraderJul 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 ManagementPublic Corporate Bond AnalystJan 2022 to Jul 2025
David S. Kidwell Funds EnterprisePortfolio ManagerAug 2021 to Dec 2021
Carlson Analytics LabAnalytics Student ConsultantSep 2020 to Aug 2021
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of ManagementGraduate Teaching AssistantJan 2021 to May 2021
Thrivent Mutual FundsSmall Cap Equity MBA InternMay 2020 to Aug 2020
David S. Kidwell Funds EnterpriseResearch AnalystJan 2020 to May 2020
Royals Investment FundExecutive Research AssociateJun 2018 to May 2019
Bethel UniversityTeaching AssistantJan 2015 to May 2018
CFA Society MinnesotaCFA Research Challenge Regional FinalistOct 2017 to Feb 2018
HaierNorth America Sales InternJun 2017 to Aug 2017
Musashi UniversityMusashi Communication Village StaffSep 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

Leadership
Financial Analysis
Data Analysis
Economics
Market Analysis
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Business Analysis
Analytical Skills
Financial Modeling
Microsoft Office
R
Bloomberg Terminal
SQL
Intercultural Communication
Teamwork
Communication
Strategic Thinking
FactSet
Python (Programming Language)
Public Speaking

Others at Securian Asset Management, Inc. (10)

NameRoleLocation
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Jeremy Gogos
Quantitative AnalystSaint Paul, MN , United States
John Leiviska
John Leiviska
Portfolio ManagerSaint Paul, MN , United States
Lowell Bolken
Lowell Bolken
Vice President Portfolio ManagerMinneapolis, MN , United States
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Nathan Ellsworth
Investment AnalystSaint Paul, MN , United States
N
Nick McGibbon
Securitized Assets Analyst and TraderSaint Paul, MN , United States
Alexandra Crenshaw
Alexandra Crenshaw
CMBS Analyst and TraderLos Angeles, CA , United States
B
Brian Hurd
Quantitative AnalystMN , United States
C
Craig Stapleton-Corcoran
Quantitative Research AnalystChicago, IL , United States
Fdp Derek Vetsch
Fdp Derek Vetsch
Senior Quantitative AnalystSaint Paul, MN , United States
J
John Heshelman
Chief Investment OfficerNaperville, IL , United States