Sam Snider

Sam Snider, CFA has extensive work experience in the finance industry. Sam is currently working as the Director of Investments at KU Endowment since February 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Vice President of Investment Research at BBR Partners from August 2018 to January 2023.

Sam also has previous experience at KU Endowment, where they served as a Senior Investment Analyst from March 2018 to August 2018, and as an Investment Analyst from September 2016 to March 2018.

Before joining KU Endowment, Sam worked at Tortoise Capital Advisors as a Junior Analyst - Strategic Ventures from September 2014 to September 2016. In this role, they provided analytical support for the firm's strategic growth initiatives and analyzed the performance and competitiveness of existing products and strategies.

Sam began their career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in June 2012, where they held the position of Analyst I/II, Treasury Services & Financial Management until September 2014. During their time there, they led budget and strategic planning for two technology projects, trained internal constituents on budgeting processes, coordinated with vendors, and automated financial and operational reporting for senior management.

Sam started their professional journey as an Intern Store Operations Analyst at O'Reilly Auto Parts from February 2012 to May 2012. Sam conducted various analytical projects to identify business trends and opportunities.

Overall, Sam Snider, CFA brings a wealth of experience in investment research, analysis, and financial management to their current role at KU Endowment.

Sam Snider, CFA holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Finance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, which was earned between 2013 and 2014. Prior to that, Sam completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Economics and Finance at Drury University, which was achieved from 2007 to 2012. In addition to their formal education, Sam has obtained certifications such as the Bloomberg Market Concepts from Bloomberg LP, and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute. However, the specific months and years when they obtained these certifications are not provided.