Daniel Xu

Daniel Xu, PhD, CFA, is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in investment strategy, asset allocation, and risk management. Currently serving as Portfolio Manager for Investment Strategy at Australian Retirement Trust since March 2022, Daniel previously held roles such as Investment Manager at Sunsuper and Investment Risk Manager at MTAA Super. With a background as a Senior Quant Investment Analyst at Suncorp Group, Daniel has built various quantitative models across multiple asset classes, conducted stress testing, and performed risk-return analyses. Daniel's academic credentials include a PhD in Physics and Photonics from ICFO, a master's degree in Optical Engineering from Shanxi University, and a bachelor's degree in Opto-electronic Information Technology. Additionally, Daniel's commitment to continuous professional development is reflected in obtaining the CFA designation.