Alberto Fassinotti
Washington
Summary
Seasoned investment expert with deep proficiency in portfolio design, asset allocation strategies, risk management, due diligence, and overall portfolio oversight. Craft robust asset allocation frameworks by integrating data-driven analysis with qualitative insights to enhance the likelihood of meeting long-term investment objectives. Select high-caliber investment managers through a disciplined evaluation process, blending thorough analysis with a critical mindset. Prioritize strategies that offer favorable risk-adjusted returns, aiming to protect against losses while fostering consistent growth over time. Leverage time horizon arbitrage by building resilient portfolios designed to endure short-term volatility and drive long-term value. Foster internal talent by recruiting motivated, intellectually curious professionals and nurturing a collaborative environment that encourages open and constructive dialogue. Engage with key stakeholders, including governing boards, through transparent and data-informed communication to achieve collective goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director & Portfolio Manager
THE ROCK CREEK GROUP, LP
07.2008 - Current
- Portfolio Manager and Investment Committee member with over 20 years of experience managing institutional portfolios for endowments and foundations, corporate and public pension plans, as well as insurance plans
- Serve on the firm’s Management Committee and member of Senior Leadership Team
- Work closely with boards, investment committees, and CFO’s of endowments, foundations, and family offices
- Manage comprehensive due diligence efforts for third-party fund investments across public and private markets
- Developed several portfolios of alternative assets, including venture capital, private equity, real estate, natural resources and hedge funds, with over $3 billion in AUM
- Established and oversaw a seeding platform, recruiting and guiding specialized investment teams - raised over $800 million in new assets with successful spin out
- Source and manage a team of twelve talented people, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to achieving organizational objectives
- Represent Rock Creek at conferences and featured in industry publications such as Forbes
Hedge Fund Analyst
ATTALUS CAPITAL, LLC
02.2007 - 06.2008
- Member of a ten-person team with over $3 billion invested in both alternative and traditional investment strategies
- Sourced new managers and monitored existing $600 million allocation to macro-oriented hedge fund managers
- Modeled portfolio risk-return profiles based on correlations, VaR, volatility, and look-through exposures
Associate in Global Emerging Markets Private Equity Fund Group
DARBY OVERSEAS INVESTMENTS, LLC
06.2006 - 01.2007
- Led infrastructure related investments outside the US – combination of control and mezzanine lending investments across the EMEA region
Alternative Asset Management Associate
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO.
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Due diligence of hedge fund managers in US and Europe and competitor research
- Managed high net worth and institutional client relationships contributing to $1 billion one-year increase in AUM
Asset Management Financial Analyst
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO.
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Developed asset allocation models, analyzed client portfolios using modern portfolio theory tools, and trained sales force managing over $500 billion in assets on equity, fixed income and alternative private products
Education
Masters of Science - Commerce and Finance
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC01.2006
Honors A.B. - Economics
HARVARD COLLEGE
Cambridge, MA01.2000
Skills
- Private & Public Markets
- Manager due diligence
- Board and Investment Committee engagement
- Portfolio management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Former Treasurer and Board Member - Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
- Volunteer – South Bronx Educational Foundation, Washington International School
Timeline
Managing Director & Portfolio Manager
THE ROCK CREEK GROUP, LP
07.2008 - Current
Hedge Fund Analyst
ATTALUS CAPITAL, LLC
02.2007 - 06.2008
Associate in Global Emerging Markets Private Equity Fund Group
DARBY OVERSEAS INVESTMENTS, LLC
06.2006 - 01.2007
Alternative Asset Management Associate
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO.
01.2002 - 01.2004
Asset Management Financial Analyst
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO.
01.2000 - 01.2002
Honors A.B. - Economics
HARVARD COLLEGE
Masters of Science - Commerce and Finance
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY