Eric A. Vaang
Analyst-Equity at John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Profile
Mr. Eric A.
Vaang, CFA MBA, is a Managing Director at John D.
& Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation.
His primary responsibilities include investment manager selection and supervision, portfolio analysis, and global market research for non-U.S.
public equities.
Prior to joining John D.
& Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation, Mr. Vaang was an Investment Consultant at Mercer Investment Consulting where he performed quantitative and qualitative analysis on investment managers and their strategies for a variety of institutional clients.
Prior to this, he was a portfolio manager in Northern Trust’s Quantitative Management group where he managed passive and enhanced equity portfolios.
He began his career as a Child Care Worker for abused and neglected children in Addison, Illinois.
He earned his B.S.
in psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and earned his M.B.A.
at the University of Chicago with concentrations in analytic finance, econometrics, and international business.
He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst and member of the CFA Society of Chicago.
Eric A. Vaang active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
 John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (dba MacArthur Foundation) is a private foundation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1970, the firm supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur Foundation provides grants and impact investments to organizations and individuals in the US and around the world. | Analyst-Equity | - |
Former positions of Eric A. Vaang
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Northern Trust Co.
 The Northern Trust Co. Regional BanksFinance The Northern Trust Co. provides investment management, asset, fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Mercer Investment Consulting LLC
 Mercer Investment Consulting LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., Mercer Investment Consulting LLC is a company that redefines the world of work, reshapes retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocks real health and well-being. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Mercer provides solutions for both the federal government as well as state agencies. The company has an action plan and a commitment to inclusion and diversity. Mercer offers forward-looking ESG ratings and operational due diligence reports on thousands of managers and strategies across public and private markets. The company meets the needs of today and tomorrow by understanding the data and applying it with a human touch, and by turning ideas into action to spark positive change. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Training of Eric A. Vaang
| University of Illinois | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Chicago | Masters Business Admin |
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John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (dba MacArthur Foundation) is a private foundation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1970, the firm supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur Foundation provides grants and impact investments to organizations and individuals in the US and around the world. | Miscellaneous |
Mercer Investment Consulting LLC
Mercer Investment Consulting LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., Mercer Investment Consulting LLC is a company that redefines the world of work, reshapes retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocks real health and well-being. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Mercer provides solutions for both the federal government as well as state agencies. The company has an action plan and a commitment to inclusion and diversity. Mercer offers forward-looking ESG ratings and operational due diligence reports on thousands of managers and strategies across public and private markets. The company meets the needs of today and tomorrow by understanding the data and applying it with a human touch, and by turning ideas into action to spark positive change. | Finance |
The Northern Trust Co.
The Northern Trust Co. Regional BanksFinance The Northern Trust Co. provides investment management, asset, fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
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