Viktor Makarov

Viktor Makarov is an Investment Officer at the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation (Austin, TX), where he is responsible for overseeing portfolio allocations and investment decisions with a focus on hedge funds and private credit strategies. In his current role, he manages significant assets for one of the largest educational endowments in the United States, supervising both direct investments and manager relationships within these alternative asset classes.

Previously, Makarov served as Portfolio Manager and Senior Investment Associate at the same institution, developing deep expertise in alternative investments with an emphasis on private markets and credit-related opportunities. He has contributed to the fund’s growth and risk management by implementing advanced analytical frameworks and consolidated manager selection processes.

He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. Makarov’s specialized focus on hedge funds and private credit, combined with a rigorous analytical background, has marked him as a key contributor in institutional asset management in the public education sector.