Jessica Brenek

Jessica Brenek has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and companies. Jessica started their career as an Intern Consultant at Virtua Research in March 2011, where they gathered detailed company information through cold-calling and exercising informed judgement. Jessica then joined NEPC in September 2011 as a Performance Analyst I/II, analyzing accounting data to create reports used by consultants for rebalancing recommendations and asset allocations. Jessica was promoted to Performance Analyst II during their tenure at NEPC.

In September 2013, Jessica joined Loomis, Sayles & Company as a Client Portfolio Analyst for the Global Bond Team. Jessica'sresponsibilities included client reporting, attribution analysis, writing commentaries for global funds, and assisting with benchmark transitions and ESG questionnaires. In March 2017, they transitioned to the role of Portfolio Specialist for Global/EM Strategies, based in Singapore. In this role, they managed active and hedged accounts, monitored portfolio positions, and managed cash, duration, and currency exposure across accounts. Jessica'slatest role at Loomis, Sayles & Company is Senior Credit Research Associate for the EM Bank Team, which they started in October 2020.

Jessica Brenek completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and French at Wellesley College from 2006 to 2010. Jessica then pursued a Master of Arts degree in International Economics and Finance at Brandeis International Business School from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, Jessica had an exchange program experience at ESSEC Business School, specializing in Business and Finance. The specific years for their exchange program were not provided.