About
Shreekar Viswanatha is currently an Analyst at Virtus Investment Partners, based in Mansfield, CT. In this role, he is actively involved in research and credit analysis for the firm's multi-sector fixed income strategies, with particular coverage of securitized products, municipal bonds, and emerging markets debt. His responsibilities include monitoring relative value across assigned sectors, contributing to portfolio diversification, and performing rigorous quantitative and qualitative credit evaluation to identify attractive risk-adjusted returns.
Prior to joining Virtus in October 2024, Shreekar held analyst positions at Hillside Private Capital and Hillside Ventures, where he gained experience in private capital and venture investment analysis, further developing expertise in credit research and asset selection in private and alternative markets. His background reflects a strong foundation in both traditional and alternative investment asset classes, with exposure to institutional portfolios and buy-side research.
Shreekar holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut and has completed specialized credit analysis coursework at NYU School of Professional Studies. He has distinguished himself by supporting credit research teams and actively monitoring sector trends, positioning him as a knowledgeable analyst within fixed income markets, with a particular expertise in multi-sector credit, municipals, securitized debt, and emerging markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Investment Partners | Analyst | Oct 2024 to Present | Investment Grade Relative Value |
| Hillside Private Capital | Analyst | Jan 2024 to May 2024 | - Experiential learning opportunity with Fortress Investment Group |
| Hillside Ventures | Analyst | Aug 2023 to May 2024 | - InsurTech Vertical |
| UConn Student Managed Fund | Fund Manager | Aug 2023 to May 2024 | Pitched American Express, Raytheon, and Pernod-Ricard |
| UConn Investment Banking Society | Director of External Affairs | Oct 2021 to Oct 2023 | — |
| The Cigna Group | Investment Management Intern | May 2023 to Aug 2023 | - Portfolio Management Team |
| Monte Financial Group LLC | Equity Research Intern | Jun 2022 to Aug 2022 | - Specialty Retail Sector Coverage |
Education
University of Connecticut
Bachelor's degree, Finance
2020 — 2024
South Windsor High School
High School Diploma
2016 — 2020
NYU School of Professional Studies
Credit Analysis
Others at Virtus Fixed Income Advisers, LLC (8)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Brian Brennan | Multi-Asset Trader | New York, NY , United States |
| Chief Investment Officer | San Diego, CA , United States | |
| Head of Risk and Performance, Co-head Quantitative Research | New York, NY , United States | |
| Sr. Portfolio Manager | Hartford, CT , United States | |
A Adriana Todaro | Multi-Asset Trader | New York, NY , United States |
| Senior Portfolio Manager | San Diego, CA , United States | |
| Quantitative Researcher – University of Chicago Project Lab | Chicago, IL , United States | |
T Thierry le Jouan | Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |