Christopher Gran

Christopher Gran, CFA, has extensive experience in financial analysis and investment management, currently serving as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Corporate Investments Department at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) since September 2005. Gran oversees institutional investment managers for $14 billion in fixed income assets, focusing on due diligence, performance reviews, and compliance. Previously, Gran analyzed company transactions for potential risks to PBGC's pension plans and worked as a Finance Manager at Development Finance International, Inc., where financial projections were generated for Export-Import Bank lending. Gran's early career included roles as a Listing Analyst at NASDAQ and as a Chemical Engineer at BASF. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.