Event
Virtual
Event Summary
As we approach 2025, investment managers are grappling with a rapidly evolving landscape—higher interest rates, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical uncertainties are shaping investment strategies and operational models. Growth opportunities exist for investment managers. But it also raises a serious question—how ready are they to move faster in more complex environments?
To thrive in this dynamic environment, firms must rethink their approach to technology. Traditional models are no longer sufficient to handle the complexities of modern asset management, where real-time insights and data accessibility are crucial for decision-making and risk management. Whether it's navigating economic shifts or meeting heightened client expectations, the key lies in leveraging the right technology to drive agility and innovation.
In this fireside chat, Chris Sturhahn, Chief Product Officer at Enfusion, and Jon Chandler, Research Director at Cutter, will delve into key economic and industry trends. They will discuss how a strategic technology partner can help asset managers enhance operational efficiency, diversify strategies with ease, and expand market reach—positioning firms for long-term success and alpha creation in a dynamic environment.
Sponsored by Enfusion
Speakers
Cutter
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Jon Chandler
Director
Jon Chandler brings more than ten years of experience in the financial services industry to his Director's role at Cutter Associates. Prior to joining Cutter, Jon was a senior business analyst for State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), where he was involved in a number of projects for the front and middle office, including UAT design and execution for an order management system (Fidessa IMS), the implementation of a web-based due diligence platform (FundInsight), and an enterprise solution to support blended benchmarks. Prior to his project roles, Jon was a principal in fixed income trade operations at SSGA. He has extensive experience with post-trade operations and applications, such as OASYS/CTM, PORTIA, MBSExpert, and Failstation. Jon earned a bachelor of arts in history from the University of Florida and an MBA from Northeastern University.
Recent research assignments and publications include the following:
- Alternative Investment Systems
- Collateral Management
- Investment Accounting Solutions
- Order Management Systems
- Performance Measurement and Attribution Systems
- Reconciliation Solutions
- Risk Management Systems
Guests
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Chris Sturhahn
Chief Product Officer, Enfusion
Chris Sturhahn joined Enfusion as Chief Product Officer in 2024 and leads all product development efforts.
Prior to Enfusion, Chris served as Chief Product Officer of Analytics at SimCorp, where he led the product and research teams for the Axioma business. Earlier in his career Chris led teams in Analytics and Quantitative solutions at Blackrock, as well as held senior roles at Bloomberg and Barclays, where he worked on the well-known system POINT, part of their Fixed Income Analytics and Indices business.
Chris is a CFA charterholder and holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Masters of Business Administration from NYU Stern.