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Tiger Garcia is currently Vice President and ETF Portfolio Manager at Penserra Capital Management LLC, where he oversees management and strategy for exchange-traded funds. His portfolio management responsibilities focus on equity and fixed income ETFs, with expertise in trade execution, risk analysis, and quantitative investment strategies. Garcia leverages modern financial technology and data analytics to optimize fund performance and enhance operational efficiency.
Prior to joining Penserra, Garcia served as Credit Risk Manager and Assistant Vice President at Barclays UK, where he specialized in risk modeling and assessment for credit portfolios across Europe, particularly within fixed income and structured products. He was also a Fulbright Scholar for Financial Technology with the US-UK Fulbright Commission, contributing academic research on fintech innovations, digital asset regulation, and the integration of advanced analytics in investment management.
Garcia holds a Master of Science in Financial Technology from Strathclyde Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Business/Managerial Economics from UC Davis. His career combines deep expertise in ETF structures, credit risk, and financial technology, positioning him as a thought leader in leveraging technological advancements to deliver innovative investment solutions.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penserra | ETF Portfolio Manager, VP | Sep 2024 to Present | Sub-advising $10 billion across 40+ ETFs. Launching new funds. Limiting tracking error to < 0.05%. Executing active portfolio trades. |
| Barclays UK | Credit Risk Manager, AVP | Feb 2023 to Jul 2024 | Grew assets 61% (£1.3Bn) in 17 months. Awarded BUK Risk 2024 High Potential Colleague by BUK Executive Committee. #1 UK company to grow your career (2023). Overseeing acquisition of specialist lender ... |
| US-UK Fulbright Commission | Fulbright Scholar, Financial Technology | Aug 2021 to Nov 2022 | Awarded $55,000 Full-ride scholarship to Strathclyde Business School. Developed 50+ ambassadorial relationships for USA in the UK. #1 Ranked Finance School in the UK - Complete University Guide 2022 -... |
| Penserra | Jr. ETF Portfolio Manager | Nov 2020 to Aug 2021 | Grew assets under management from $3.5 to $7 billion across 30+ ETFs. Trained 2 new portfolio managers on company investment fundamentals. Executed 100+ index rebalances, corporate actions, and basket... |
| Apple | Finance Associate - iPad Pro | Mar 2020 to May 2020 | Presented weekly to senior management about worldwide iPad Pro analysis and sales forecast. Compared new iPad Pro sales across 10 geographies versus previous launches. Approved deals with sales region... |
| Stryker | Foot and Ankle Surgical Sales Intern | Jul 2019 to Aug 2019 | Participated in two operating room surgeries along with team member advising doctor on technology. Collaborated with over 25 Stryker officials to gain an understanding of operational best practices. A... |
| Franklin Templeton Investments | Inside Sales Intern | Jun 2018 to Aug 2018 | Ran 17 Morningstar reports, such as fund evaluations, portfolio diagnostics, and fund comparisons for financial advisors to generate sales. Delivered presentations to sales associates on how to operat... |
| University of California, Davis | Compliance Intern | Jun 2017 to Aug 2017 | Monitored and enforced compliance of the bylaws of the NCAA. Prepared and performed rules education presentations. Worked with Assistant Directors to review scholarships to identify countable aid. Rep... |
Education
Strathclyde Business School
Master of Science - MSc, Financial Technology
University of California, Davis
Bachelors of Science, Business/Managerial Economics
Others at Penserra Capital Management LLC (23)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Amber Schwartz | Senior Vice President | Houston, TX , United States |
 | Vice President | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Managing Director | United States |
 | Senior Vice President | CA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst | Newport Beach, CA , United States |
E Ernesto Tong | Managing Director, Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States |
F Francisco Ghiglino | Senior Vice President | New York, NY , United States |
 | Senior Vice President | Chicago, IL , United States |
J Jorge Madrigal | President and Chief Executive Officer | San Francisco, CA , United States |
 | Senior Vice President | Chicago, IL , United States |
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