Áine Stafford Cfa, Msta, Cfte

Áine Stafford, CFA, MSTA, CFTe, has extensive experience in portfolio management, primarily focused on equity investments. Currently serving as a Portfolio Manager for Public Equities at HOOPP since October 2019, Áine specializes in long-short equity investing with an emphasis on financials. Prior experience includes six years at Zurich Investments, where Áine managed North American equity portfolios and consistently delivered out-performance across multiple mandates. Before that, Áine worked as an Equity Analyst, generating stock ideas and formulating sector strategies. Additional experience includes Portfolio Restructuring and Transition Management at State Street Global Advisors, as well as Investment Strategy Implementation at Bank of Ireland Asset Management. Áine holds a CFA charter and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from University College Cork.