About
Damaris Mathenge is a Manager Research Analyst at Xponance, Inc., based in Philadelphia, PA, where she is responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis on investment fund managers as part of the firm's multi-manager strategies team. Her role focuses on evaluating external asset managers, assessing performance, process, and risk across various investment strategies to support client portfolio construction and manager selection decisions.
She specializes in manager research covering both traditional and alternative asset classes, with a particular emphasis on diverse and emerging managers in equities and private markets. Her expertise enables institutional clients to meet their strategic objectives, aligning investment excellence with expanded opportunities for diversity within the professional asset management landscape.
Ms. Mathenge’s career spans experience at BLK Capital Management as a Community Member and as a participant in Aberdeen’s Future Talent Program. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a minor in Data Science from Drexel University, as well as an Associate of Arts in Economics from Harper College. Her professional background demonstrates strong quantitative skills and a commitment to advancing diversity in the investment industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xponance, Inc. | Manager Research Analyst | Apr 2025 to Present | — |
| BLK Capital Management, Corp | Community Member | Nov 2024 to Present | BLK Capital Management is a 100% Black-owned and student-run non-profit |
| Aberdeen | Future Talent Program Participant | May 2024 to May 2024 | Selected as one of ten students for a competitive talent program, I gained hands-on exposure to the global investment management industry by shadowing professionals across multiple desks. I also parti... |
| PECO | Strategic Planning Co-op | Apr 2023 to Sep 2023 | As a strategic planning analyst, I conducted data analysis and developed visualizations that that directly informed strategic decision-making. I researched industry trends and conducted competitive an... |
| Diversified Search Group | Research Co-op | Mar 2022 to Sep 2022 | In this role, I conducted in-depth research to build strong candidate pipelines for executive searches in the Investment and Financial sectors. I improved data accessibility by accurately coding and r... |
Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics Minor: Data Science
2021 — 2024
Harper College
Associate of Arts - AA, Economics
2019 — 2021
Others at Xponance, Inc. (3)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Portfolio Manager | Durham, NC , United States | |
| Vice President | Team Lead Manager Research, Multi‑Manager Strategies | Philadelphia, PA , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
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