Ryan Friend

Ryan Friend has a diverse work experience starting in 2013 as a Strategic Sourcing Intern at the Art Institute of Chicago. They were responsible for data analysis and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and save money. They also assisted with vendor relationships and the administration of the corporate credit card and travel and entertainment programs.

In 2015, Ryan joined McDonnell Investment Management as a Fixed Income Analyst Intern. They held this position for three months, gaining valuable experience in the field.

Ryan continued working at McDonnell Investment Management from 2016 to 2019 as a Fixed Income Analyst II. During this time, they contributed to the analysis and evaluation of fixed income investments.

Currently, Ryan works at Loomis, Sayles & Company as a Credit Research Analyst. They started in 2019 and have since been promoted to Senior Credit Research Analyst. In this role, they are responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis to support investment decisions.

Overall, Ryan has demonstrated a strong background in financial analysis and research, with a focus on fixed income investments.

Ryan Friend attended Illinois State University from 2012 to 2016, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Finance, General.