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Chris Wright, CFA Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
Fun Fact
I knew I wanted to work in finance after my 5th grade class did a stock picking challenge.

Highlights

START DATE

Industry: 2012
KAR: 2012
Research Experience: 2012

SECTOR COVERAGE

Small and mid-capitalization financials, financial technology, energy and transportation

STRATEGIES MANAGED

EDUCATION

MBA, University of California, Los Angeles,
B.S.E., concentration in Finance, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Senior Associate, Turnarounds, and Restructuring – Alvarez & Marsal
  • Associate, Investment Banking Financial Institutions Group – Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin
Q: What Do You Enjoy Most About Your Job?
A: Investing is an amazing profession. It is intellectually challenging and dynamic. Your mind is never dull and you are constantly learning.

Q: What Do You Enjoy Most About Working at KAR?
A: I feel very fortunate every day I come to work at KAR. I am surrounded by bright people that share my passion for investing and a focus on finding high-quality businesses.

Q: What Are You Involved in Outside of Work?
A: When I am not poring over annual reports, I am busy at home with my two young children. Every day as a parent is a brand new learning experience and it is extremely rewarding, especially the big hug my kids give me each night when I come home from work.
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