Byron Mims

Byron Mims, CFA, serves as Executive Director and Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at Sterling Capital Management LLC, based in Charlotte, NC. In his current role, he leads portfolio management focused on fixed income strategies, with deep responsibility for the selection, oversight, and risk management of securitized products including mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.

His sector expertise centers on non-agency mortgage-backed securities and consumer asset-backed securities, building on prior experience as a Vice President at Smith Breeden Associates where he specialized in these types of credit instruments. Byron has developed extensive proficiency in analyzing and managing diversified fixed income portfolios, contributing directly to innovation and performance within institutional and client mandates at Sterling Capital Management.

Byron graduated summa cum laude as valedictorian with a B.S. in Economics from North Carolina State University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. His investment career began in 2006, and his leadership in structured finance and securitized products has made him a trusted resource within the CFA Institute and North Carolina investment community. Byron’s contributions have included developing custom strategies for clients and helping Sterling Capital grow its footprint and reputation in institutional fixed income management.