About
Alejandro Esquivel is an Investment Analyst at U.S. Global Investors, Inc., a San Antonio-based investment management firm recognized for its expertise in global markets, precious metals, natural resources, and emerging markets. In his current role, Alejandro is involved in portfolio research and analysis, contributing to the firm's specialized mutual funds and ETFs with a particular focus on commodity sectors such as gold, natural resources, and emerging market equities, as these are U.S. Global Investors’ primary asset classes.
Previously, Alejandro worked as a Portfolio Management Analyst at Northwestern Mutual, where he built foundational expertise in portfolio assessment and financial modeling (2021-2024). Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant at Rice University further enhanced his analytical and client communication skills. His sectoral exposure is rooted in both traditional and alternative investments, with an emphasis on commodities, global equities, and resource-based assets.
Alejandro holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. His blend of academic achievement and professional experience informs his contributions to the investment industry, particularly in evaluating opportunities within global natural resources and emerging markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Global Investors | Investment Analyst | Apr 2024 to Present | — |
| Northwestern Mutual | Portfolio Management Analyst | Nov 2021 to Apr 2024 | — |
| Rice University | Teaching Assistant | Jun 2022 to Sep 2022 | Teaching Assistant for Rice University’s Financial Technology bootcamp. |
| University of Minnesota | Teaching Assistant | Jul 2021 to Feb 2022 | Teaching assistant for the University of Minnesota’s Financial Technology bootcamp. |
| Securian Asset Management | Quantitative Analyst | Jan 2020 to Nov 2021 | — |
| Fiscal and Economic Research Center | Quantitative Research Analyst | Mar 2017 to Jan 2020 | Lead Quantitative Research Analyst on a variety of projects utilizing in depth analysis, communication and reporting. Major projects included in publications. |
| BOK Financial | Municipal Credit Intern | Feb 2019 to Dec 2019 | Analyze, create and prepare credit analysis reports on municipal securities for sell side officers and bank clients. Responsibilities:
-Ad hoc deal analysis
-Credit and financial analysis (analysis o... |
| Northwestern Mutual | Business Analyst | Apr 2018 to Dec 2018 | Utilized databases to review financial advisor adherence and handling of client accounts; in accordance with guidelines set by the company, FINRA, and SEC.
Responsibilities:
-Created queries that fi... |
Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Economics; Finance
2016 — 2019
Marquette University High School
Diploma
2011 — 2015
Stanford University
Others at U S Global Investors Inc. (7)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CEO and Chief Investment Officer | San Antonio, TX , United States | |
| Head Trader | San Antonio, TX , United States | |
R Ralph Aldis | Portfolio Manager | TX , United States |
| Head Trader | San Antonio, TX , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | San Antonio, TX , United States | |
| Analyst | San Antonio, TX , United States | |
| Trader | San Antonio, TX , United States |