About
Jessica Ersfeld is a Vice President and Research Analyst at Sit Investment Associates in Minneapolis, MN. In her current role, she is primarily responsible for the research, analysis, and trading of mortgage securities within the firm’s fixed income team, directly overseeing strategies that emphasize mortgage-backed securities and other related fixed income instruments.
With over 15 years at Sit Investment Associates, Jessica has built deep expertise in investment analysis and financial services, leveraging her prior experience as a Relationship Specialist at Wells Fargo to inform her analytical approach. Her focus on mortgage securities positions her as a key specialist in the firm’s fixed income portfolio management team, contributing to strategies targeting stability of principal and income generation for clients through investment-grade assets.
Jessica holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, as well as an MBA from Copenhagen Business School, and a BA in Finance and Computer Science from the University of St. Thomas. Additionally, she has completed studies at Instituto Centroamericano de Administración de Empresas and Richmond, The American International University in London, bringing a global perspective and technical sophistication to her investment research.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sit Investment Associates | Research Analyst | Sep 2007 to Present | — |
| Sit Investment Associates, Inc. | Vice President | Sep 2007 to Present | — |
| Wells Fargo | Relationship Specialist II | Mar 2001 to Sep 2005 | Corporate Trust Services |
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA
2002 — 2007
Copenhagen Business School
MBA
2006 — 2006
University of St. Thomas
BA, Finance; Computer Science
1996 — 2000
Instituto Centroamericano de Administración de Empresas
MBA
Richmond, The American International University in London
BA
Skills & Expertise
Others at Sit Investment Associates Inc. (15)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Bryce Doty | Sr. Portfolio Manager and Sr. VP | Inver Grove Heights, MN , United States |
D Deepak Chaulagai | Senior Equity Analyst | Lakeville, MN , United States |
| Equity Research Analyst | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
J Joe Lepinski | Municipal Bond Trader and Analyst | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
| VP - Senior Equity Analyst and Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
L Lee Feltman | Vice President, Research and Investment Management | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
M Mark Book | Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
| Equity Research Analyst | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
M Mike Hubbard | VP - Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
P Paul Jungquist | Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
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