George Carbaugh

George Carbaugh is a Quantitative Research Analyst and Director at Sterling Capital Management LLC, based in Raleigh, NC. Since joining the firm in 2018, he is responsible for quantitative research and analytics, supporting portfolio construction and data-driven decision-making for institutional and private client strategies. His expertise includes the development of quantitative models, conducting financial analysis, and leveraging analytics to optimize multi-asset portfolios.

At Sterling Capital Management, George focuses on quantitative equity research, primarily within large cap, small cap, and international equity strategies that emphasize behavioral finance, multi-factor modeling, and systematic investment approaches. He also supports analytics across asset classes, including fixed income and alternative strategies, helping shape asset allocation and portfolio risk management initiatives.

George earned his B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Services from The Citadel, graduating magna cum laude. Prior to Sterling, he gained experience as a tutor at The Citadel and as an analyst intern at Norfolk Southern Corporation, further building his foundation in financial services and data analysis.