Mauricio Bascunan

Mauricio Bascunan, M. Sc., CFA, is a seasoned portfolio manager currently employed at Desjardins since June 2022, specializing in the selection, onboarding, and monitoring of investment managers across various business lines. Prior to this role, Bascunan served as the Director of External Funds at Bimcor Inc. from October 2009 to June 2022, where responsibilities included managing investment manager selections for BCE pension plans. Bascunan also held the position of Assistant Portfolio Manager for US Equities at Bimcor Inc. from April 2000 to October 2009, contributing to the management of a $2 billion portfolio. Earlier experience includes roles as an Equity Analyst and Economist at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and as an Economic Research Intern at CIRANO. Bascunan holds a Master of Science in Economics and International Finance from Université de Montréal.