Peter Yi, CFA

Peter Yi is a global investment executive with over 23 years of institutional asset management experience. In his most recent position as an Executive Vice President at Northern Trust Asset Management, Peter was the global head of short-duration fixed-income investments and credit research. He also managed multidisciplinary investment teams directly responsible for approximately $330 billion in assets under management. Peter is a renowned thought leader on various fixed-income investment trends and topics. He has a track record of identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities, delivering high-stakes initiatives while driving nine-figure revenue impacts.

 

Peter is frequently interviewed and quoted as a fixed-income market subject matter expert on national television, print media, and trade publications such as Bloomberg, CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Reuters, and Pension and Investments. He has held several leadership positions in various industry organizations and frequently speaks at industry and client conferences.

 

When considering long-term investment value for clients, sustainability and social impact issues have become foundational considerations for Peter. During his time at Northern Trust Asset Management, Peter helped deliver innovative investment solutions through an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework. He served on the most senior sustainability and stewardship committees within the organization. Peter is a passionate champion for diversity and inclusion, leading with high integrity and empathy. As a wheelchair user, Peter is a relentless advocate for the disability community. In his spare time, he works with not-for-profit organizations focusing on integrating people with disabilities into a more collaborative and inclusive culture. 

 

Peter received his bachelor's degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and an MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is a CFA charter holder and an active member of the CFA Institute. Peter also serves on the Board of Advisors for Targatek, a startup company offering a SaaS performance automation platform classified as a workplace transformation solution.

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