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About
Sean Gillooly is a Portfolio Manager at LMR Partners, based in New York, NY, where he oversees investment strategies with a focus on credit markets and fixed income assets. In his current role, he leads the management of portfolios targeting corporate credit, high yield, and distressed debt, leveraging analytical expertise to deliver results in complex and volatile sectors.
Prior to this, Sean served as Head of Credit Research at LMR Partners, where he directed in-depth sector analyses and guided investment decisions across global credit markets. He also worked as an analyst at Citadel, specializing in credit and fixed income research, which provided him with deep insights into the drivers of risk and value in capital markets.
Sean earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Penn State University, grounding his expertise in quantitative methods and financial modeling. Recognized for his rigorous diligence and market acumen, he has contributed to the advancement of credit investment strategies at leading hedge funds, making significant impact in the asset management industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMR Partners | Portfolio Manager | Mar 2025 to Present | — |
| LMR Partners | Head of Credit Research | Jan 2025 to Mar 2025 | — |
| Citadel | Analyst | Nov 2022 to Jan 2025 | — |
| NY Based Activist Hedge Fund | Analyst | Oct 2016 to Nov 2022 | — |
| King Street Capital Management | Distressed Trader | Jun 2014 to Sep 2016 | Distressed Debt |
| Morgan Stanley | Desk Analyst | Jun 2013 to Jun 2014 | High Yield Credit |
| Nittany Lion Fund | Chief Investment Officer | Jan 2012 to Dec 2012 | Allocate $4.5MM to different sectors based upon macroeconomic trends and specific sector outlooks |
| Morgan Stanley | Fixed Income and Commodities Sales and Trading Intern | Jun 2012 to Aug 2012 | Rotated on the Municipal Securities and High Yield Trading desks within a 10-week program |
| Nittany Lion Fund LLC | Director of Equity Research and Co-Director of Portfolio Analytics Group | Jan 2011 to Dec 2011 | — |
| Nittany Lion Fund LLC | Lead Analyst for the Telecommunications Sector | Jan 2010 to Dec 2010 | — |
| Gardner Lewis Asset Management | Equity Analyst Intern | May 2011 to Aug 2011 | — |
| Merrill Lynch | Global Private Client Intern | May 2010 to Aug 2010 | — |
Education
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science, Finance
2009 — 2013
Skills & Expertise
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