Kevin James Conroy
Senior Research Analyst - Hedged Strategies at Fund Evaluation Group, LLC
About
Kevin James Conroy, CFA, CAIA, is currently the Senior Research Analyst—Hedged Strategies at Fund Evaluation Group (FEG) in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he focuses on evaluating and recommending multi-strategy and absolute return hedge fund investments for institutional clients. His responsibilities include manager due diligence, ongoing portfolio monitoring, and advising on hedged and alternative investment strategies for university endowments, foundations, healthcare organizations, and other nonprofits.
Mr. Conroy’s sector coverage centers on hedge funds—specifically direct multi-strategy, event-driven, relative value, and other absolute return vehicles—with substantial expertise in private capital and venture capital performance trends. He has been a key contributor to FEG’s research and investment process since 2005, following roles as Senior Fund Accountant at Integrated Fund Services for Western Southern Life Insurance.
Conroy holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Grand Valley State University and professional designations as a CFA charterholder and CAIA. Over his two decades in institutional investment research, he has advanced manager selection methodologies and has played a significant role in helping clients deploy capital across sophisticated alternative investment sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund Evaluation Group | Senior Research Analyst - Hedged Strategies | May 2011 to Present | Primary research coverage of direct multi-strategy, absolute return hedge fund managers Identify and monitor client direct hedge fund investments Review manager performance, statistics, and communicat... |
| Fund Evaluation Group | Research Analyst - Hedged Strategies | Apr 2005 to May 2011 | Responsible for construction and monitoring of client portfolios Calculate and maintain client performance including GIPS review |
| Integrated Fund Services - Western Southern Life Insurance | Senior Fund Accountant | Feb 2003 to Apr 2005 | Responsible for servicing and striking an NAV for 4-6 mutual funds daily Train new employees and guide junior level employees |
Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
1998 — 2001
Skills & Expertise
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