Deborah Sabo
Senior Trader at Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P.
About
Deborah Sabo is the Senior Trader at Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, where she manages all aspects of trading for the firm's global equity portfolios. Based in Corte Madera, CA, she leverages over three decades of investment and trading experience to oversee equity trades and support portfolio managers in execution across domestic and international markets, focusing primarily on equities. Her role encompasses trade strategy, market analysis, and operational oversight for the firm’s equity assets.
Previously, Deborah was a Founding Partner and Head of Trading at Jackson Square Partners, LLC, where she led the trading desk for nearly nine years and later served as Consulting Partner and Head of Trading. Throughout her career, she has developed specialized expertise in equity markets, serving institutional investors with an emphasis on U.S. and global equities, and has played key roles in trading strategy and operational leadership at both boutique and large asset management firms.
Deborah holds a B.A. in Business and Japanese from the University of Pittsburgh. She is recognized in the industry for her depth of experience and was honored as a Wall Street Women Buyside Equities Award winner, reflecting her significant contributions to trading excellence and her efforts to advance operational standards within institutional investment management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan Nelson Investment Management | Senior Trader | Jun 2023 to Present | — |
| Jackson Square Partners, LLC | Consulting Partner and Former Head of Trading | Jan 2023 to Jun 2023 | — |
| Jackson Square Partners, LLC | Founding Partner and Head of Trading | May 2014 to Jan 2023 | Manage all aspects of trading at this $25B+ AUM global asset manager. |
| Delaware Investments | Co-Head of Equity Trading | May 2005 to Apr 2014 | — |
| McMorgan & Company | Senior Trader | Apr 2003 to Apr 2005 | Researched and built a trading desk for this $15B equity business which generated alpha, minimized risk, streamlined the investment process, and elevated the profile of the firm with the street. |
| Husic Capital Management | Head Trader | Jan 2002 to Jan 2003 | Managed all aspects of trading at this $3B AUM hedge fund. |
| Robertson Stephens | Int'l sales trader | Jan 1999 to Jan 2001 | — |
Education
University of Pittsburgh
1989 — 1993
Skills & Expertise
Others at Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. (18)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager | Houston, TX , United States | |
| Associate | Houston, TX , United States | |
| Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer | Houston, TX , United States | |
D Dennis Alff | Portfolio Manager | Sugar Land, TX , United States |
F Forbes Dumas | Equity Research Analyst | Houston, TX , United States |
| Portfolio Manager - Global SMID Cap | Houston, TX , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Houston, TX , United States | |
S Sundeep Khanna | Portfolio Manager | Houston, TX , United States |
| Equity Research Associate | Houston, TX , United States | |
| Vice President - Equity Investments | Houston, TX , United States |