Graduate Profiles

Name and role: Courtney Comb, CFA; Assistant Portfolio Manager and Analyst

Qualification:?Graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Minnesota

Location: San Francisco

After beginning my career in RCM's client services department, I became interested in learning more about the portfolio management side of the industry. I felt my background in mathematics and economics provided good building blocks for such a transition, and accepted a position on the Small and Mid Cap Equity portfolio management teams as a portfolio assistant.

Later, I was accepted into the RCM Global Graduate program to take the next step to becoming a member of RCM's investment team. During the program I spent a rotation working in RCM's Frankfurt office with their Multi Asset Team, and continued my education in San Francisco with one-on-one training with our Senior Industrials Research Analyst. Upon completion of the program, I became an Assistant Portfolio Manager and Analyst on the Small Cap team. My daily role involves identifying, researching and following all securities within the consumer discretionary and consumer staple sectors of the small cap product, and collaborating with the product CIO to determine position sizes within the portfolios.

This has proven to be an exciting and challenging industry, and the people and resources available at RCM have been instrumental in supporting my career path.

Name and role: Bianca Schnieder, Research Associate

Qualification: Graduated with a degree in European Business Studies (Diplom- Kauffrau(FH)), BSc in Business Finance with Marketing

Location: Frankfurt

I had always been interested in the world of financial markets, and an internship with an asset manager during university time awoke my interest to pursue a career in asset management. In 2006, I joined RCM on the graduate program. After rotations in Equity Research, Trading, the Quantitative Team and an overseas rotation in Hong Kong, I started as a junior research analyst in the European Consumer Team, covering the Travel & Leisure Sector/ Consumer Services. My daily role involves making investment recommendations on a broad range of listed businesses across the sector and meeting with the companies on a regular basis.

I enjoy working at RCM as our global platform offers an interesting working environment as well as constant challenge. Our corporate culture is very open-minded, there is a lot of space to develop your professional skills, and you will also find that you get a lot of support from experienced investors. RCM is an excellent choice for me.

Name and role: Matthew Tillett, Portfolio Management Associate

Qualification: Graduate with a BSc in Economics and Economic History (1st Class) and went on to gain an MSc in International Political Economy (with Distinction)

Location: London

I joined RCM in 2006 on the graduate program. After spending a year rotating around various teams within the investment platform, I became a research analyst responsible for the media sector. I have recently moved into fund management, with particular focus on UK equities.

My keen interest in history and economics led me to a career in investment management. I was seeking a job that offered intellectual challenge and the chance to develop and apply my University studies. After three years I can say that RCM has more that met my expectations. It is a fantastic environment in which to learn from experienced and responsive investors. Anyone with the intellectual curiosity and fascination for markets will find that they can quickly make a meaningful impact.

Name and role: Ho Yin, Pong, Portfolio Manager

Qualification: Ho Yin holds an MA degree in Statistics and Finance from Columbia University

Location: Asia Pacific

Ho Yin's main focus is the Indian market and the recommendation of Indian stocks for the regional portfolios. Ho Yin joined RCM in November 2000 as a Portfolio Analyst. He initially worked in the quantitative area, which involved developing and applying stock screening tools, building model portfolios and developing our performance measurement methodology, before progressing on to portfolio-related duties for regional institutional accounts.