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Ken Baba

Vice President, Investment Strategy at Jordan Park Group LLC

CA , United States

About

Ken Baba is Vice President, Investment Strategy at Jordan Park Group, an independent financial advisory firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. In this role, he is responsible for designing and implementing tailored investment strategies for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and select institutions, with a focus on multi-asset portfolio management and strategic asset allocation. His expertise covers traditional and alternative asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, and he contributes to the firm's efforts in investment research and portfolio construction.

Prior to joining Jordan Park Group in 2024, Ken held senior roles at BlackRock, where he served as Vice President, Factor Strategist, and Portfolio Manager, bringing substantial experience in quantitative investing and systematic strategies. At BlackRock, he focused on developing and managing multi-factor equity strategies and played a key role in portfolio management, research, and client advisory for a broad spectrum of institutional and private clients. Ken's background enables him to bridge rigorous quantitative analysis with holistic wealth management solutions.

Ken holds a degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine, and is recognized for his work in factor-based and systematic investing, multi-asset strategy, and holistic wealth advice. His achievements include delivering innovative investment solutions and advancing best practices in portfolio construction for complex client needs.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Jordan Park GroupVice President, Investment StrategyFeb 2024 to Present
Jordan Park provides investment management and financial advice to a distinct community of individuals, families, and institutions. Our clients have made extraordinary contributions to business, phila...
BlackRockVice President, Factor StrategistJun 2020 to Feb 2024
Strategist focused on smart beta/factor investing
BlackRockPortfolio ManagerNov 2015 to May 2020
Emerging Markets iShares, Vice President (Apr. 2018 - May 2020) US Institutional, Associate (Nov. 2015 - Mar 2018)
Dimensional Fund AdvisorsInvestment AssociateJan 2015 to Oct 2015
International Equity Portfolio Management
Dimensional Fund AdvisorsPortfolio AnalystJan 2014 to Dec 2014
International Equity Portfolio Management
Dimensional Fund AdvisorsAnalystJan 2011 to Dec 2013
International Equity Portfolio Management
Wells FargoSecurities Ops Service SpecialistOct 2009 to Jan 2011

Education

University of California, Irvine

Economics

Skills & Expertise

Bloomberg
Investments
Equities
Portfolio Management
Investment Management
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Analysis
Data Analysis
Management

Others at Jordan Park Group LLC (41)

NameRoleLocation
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Bobby Palladino
Portfolio ManagerNew York, NY , United States
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Brian Goncalves
Senior AssociateBeverly, MA , United States
Brian Lagrotteria
Brian Lagrotteria
PartnerSan Francisco, CA , United States
Camille Polster
Camille Polster
AssociateSan Francisco, CA , United States
C
Cassidy Bruner
AnalystCA , United States
D
David Salisbury
PartnerCA , United States
Emily Schiller
Emily Schiller
Vice President, ESG and Impact InvestingSan Francisco, CA , United States
E
Eric Miller
Vice President, Investment InfrastructureSan Francisco, CA , United States
George Lusch
George Lusch
PartnerLafayette, CA , United States
George Paxos
George Paxos
Senior AnalystNew York, NY , United States
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