Brendan Blake

About

Brendan Gardner Blake, CFA, is an Analyst at Maltese Capital Management LLC, a New York-based SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager specializing in the U.S. financial services sector. At Maltese Capital since 2016, he focuses on equity analysis within financials, leveraging fundamental research to drive investment decisions for the firm's long/short equity funds.

Prior to joining Maltese Capital, Brendan held roles as an Equity Research Associate at KeyBanc Capital Markets and as a Workplace Investing Analyst at FIAM LLC (Fidelity Institutional Asset Management), gaining experience in both buy-side and sell-side analysis with a particular focus on finance and investment management.

He holds an undergraduate degree from the Questrom School of Business and is a CFA charterholder, reflecting his expertise in equity research and investment analysis in the U.S. financial sector. Brendan is recognized for his analytical rigor and sector expertise, contributing significantly to Maltese Capital’s investment strategies centered on financial services companies.

Career History

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Maltese Capital Management	Analyst	Aug 2016 to Present	Long/Short Hedge Fund
KeyBanc Capital Markets	Equity Research Associate	Dec 2013 to Aug 2016	—
Fidelity Investments	Workplace Investing Analyst	Jul 2011 to Jul 2012	—
Fidelity Investments	Workplace Investing Intern	Jun 2010 to Sep 2010	Data mined customer service metrics and statistics
ARAMARK	Finacial Accounting Intern	Apr 2010 to Sep 2010	Financial Accountant during Boston Red Sox games at Fenway Park
Verbatim Advisory Group	Research Associate	Jul 2012 to Dec 2013	—
Boston University Club Baseball	Treasurer	Jan 2009 to Jan 2010	Responsible for consolidation and management of team funds