Ryan Szakacs

Experience

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  Goldman Sachs Asset Management

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Hedge Fund Strategies Group

  Reconciled and priced various securities, commodities, and currencies traded by hedge funds

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  Worldco Financial Services

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Equity Sales and Trading

  Traded equities and ETFs on a principle and agency basis for the hedge fund community

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  US Securities and Exchange Commission

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations

  Examined ETFS, Mutual Funds, and RIAs to determine compliance with regulatory requirements

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  BlackRock

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2017

  Led Capital Markets retail distribution, which included building strong relationships with divisional and regional sales leaders along with the firm’s internal and external client advisorsProvided actionable trade ideas, execution guidance and trading education to the Wealth Management, RIA, and Independent Broker Dealer community Applied risk modeling and budgeting techniques to manage many of iShares largest and most popular equity ETFsSought to minimize trading costs, market impact and tax implications across index changes, rebalances and corporate actions

  • ETF Capital Markets

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  • ETF Portfolio Management & Trading

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2012
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  J.P. Morgan Asset Management

  Jan 2017 - now

  Managing Director, Global Head of ETF Capital Markets

  Key architect behind the growth of JPMorgan’s Global ETF business, which has grown from $1bn to more than $225bn since joiningResponsible for growing the firm’s ETF franchise with a focus on implementing structural efficiencies across the platform, managing the firm’s broker dealer and exchange relationships, and delivering key outcomes for J.P. Morgan’s clients. Member of the Global ETF Operating Committee with a goal of establishing strategic direction and execution across the platform in order to deliver best-in-class active capabilitiesDisclosure:Content is intended for institutional/wholesale/professional clients and qualified investors only (not for retail investors) as defined by local laws and regulations. J.P. Morgan Asset Management is the brand for the asset management business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates worldwide (collectively “JPM”).Opinions and comments may not reflect those of J.P. Morgan or its affiliates. Content is intended for US audience only, and should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by JPM for any product, service or strategy specific to any individual investor’s needs. Posts relating to J.P. Morgan Funds are for informational purposes only, not a specific recommendation/solicitation of J.P. Morgan Funds, investors should ensure they understand key risks and consult a retail financial representative before making any investment decisions (including investing in a Fund or strategy).JPM does not provide tax or legal advice, and will not accept orders via messaging systems. JPM is not responsible for third-party posted content. Experience, skills, awards or Rankings are not indications of future results. "Likes", "Favorites", shares or similar functionality should not be considered an endorsement of JPM products or services. Additional disclosures and important information, can be found here: https://am.jpmorgan.com/us/en/asset-management/per/site-disclaimer/ Show less