Hjörleifur Waagfjörð

Hjörleifur Waagfjörð has a diverse work experience in the financial industry. Hjörleifur started their career as a Senior Portfolio Manager and Deputy Head of Institutional Asset Management at Kaupthing Bank from 2004 to 2008. During this time, they were responsible for investment in various asset classes, analysis, strategy planning, and maintaining client relationships. Hjörleifur also managed multiple investment portfolios and served as a fund manager for equity, blended, and other institutional funds from 2004 to 2007.

In 2008, Hjörleifur joined Arion Banki as a Senior Portfolio Manager and Deputy Head of Institutional Asset Management, continuing their responsibilities of investment analysis, strategy planning, and client relations. Hjörleifur also oversaw the development and implementation of investment processes.

From 2014 to 2017, Hjörleifur worked at Get as a Business Control - Capex. In this role, they were responsible for capex control of investments and logistics, including forecasting, budgeting, and analysis. Hjörleifur also developed valuation tools to support investment decisions.

In 2017, Hjörleifur joined Arion Banki again, this time as the Head of Institutional Asset Management. Hjörleifur currently holds this position, focusing on managing institutional asset portfolios.

Additionally, throughout their career, Hjörleifur has served on various boards and committees, including the board of Stefnir II and the advisory committee of Framtakssjóður Íslands. Hjörleifur has also been the Head of the board of Stefnir II.

Overall, Hjörleifur Waagfjörð has extensive experience in portfolio management, investment analysis, strategy planning, and client relations in the financial industry.

Hjörleifur Waagfjörð's education history is as follows:

In 1996, Hjörleifur attended Verslunarskóli Íslands, where they obtained a high school diploma. They then went on to Flensborgarskólinn in 1998 and earned another high school diploma.

From 1999 to 2002, Hjörleifur studied at the University of Iceland (Háskóli Islands), completing a Bachelor of Science degree in economy/business.

Continuing their education, from 2002 to 2004, Hjörleifur pursued a Master of Science degree in Finans, business/economy at the University of Iceland.

In 2007, Hjörleifur attended the University of Reykjavik (Háskólinn í Reykjavík) for a brief period to obtain a legal broker certification according to Icelandic regulations.

Overall, Hjörleifur's education includes high school diplomas, a Bachelor of Science degree in economy/business, a Master of Science degree in Finans, business/economy, and legal broker certification from the University of Reykjavik.