LGIM America
Jeff Koch has a strong background in finance and investment management. Jeff is currently working at Legal & General Investment Management America as the Deputy CIO - Fixed Income since October 2019. Prior to this role, they served as the Co-Head of Fixed Income at the same company from January 2012 to October 2019.
Before joining Legal & General, Jeff worked as the Interim Chief Executive Officer at MakeMusic, Inc. from November 2010 to June 2011. Jeff also has experience as a Sales Trader at Agency Trading Group from August 2009 to November 2010.
Earlier in their career, Jeff served as the CEO at LaunchEquity Partners from January 2005 to August 2009. Jeff was also the Co-Head of High Yield at Metropolitan West Asset Management from January 2003 to July 2004.
Jeff Koch began their career at Strong Capital Management in June 1989, where they played a key role in launching the firm's High Yield business. Jeff served as Principal and Head of High Yield, managing all aspects of the business and growing assets under management from $0 to $3 billion. Jeff'stenure at Strong Capital Management lasted until July 2002.
Jeff Koch received their Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Minnesota, Morris in 1987. Jeff then pursued further education and completed their MBA in Finance from the Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School in 1989.
LGIM America
LGIM America (LGIMA) was founded in 2006 with the purpose of helping people achieve their long-term financial goals. We offer a range of strategies to help our institutional clients (corporations, healthcare agencies, non-profit, educational institutions, public plans and Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans) manage their investment objectives, which can range from market-based alpha-oriented strategies, derivative overlays, equity solutions and those that are designed to be more liability-centric. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive environment coupled with a solutions-focused culture allows us to increase our breadth of knowledge and the likelihood of improved client outcomes and stronger financial performance. We have teams of experienced, innovative professionals committed to helping plan sponsors meet their pension promises, managing investment exposures efficiently to seek enhanced returns while mitigating risks, and working to generate returns while making a positive societal difference. As of June 30, 2023, LGIM America had $221 billion in assets under management.