Riti Samanta is a highly skilled and experienced investment and research professional with over 15 years of expertise in quantitative advanced beta, active quantitative credit and currency investment management. She has a demonstrated track record of client-facing abilities, establishing credibility with senior clients and developing complex solutions to meet investment goals. With a deep knowledge of asset allocation and portfolio construction, Samanta has successfully developed, launched, and managed smart-beta or factor-based fixed income business areas as independent revenue sources within global asset management firms. She is an accomplished portfolio manager and has an established history of successfully navigating market knowledge and constraints to design a quantitative investment strategy suited to clients' needs. Samanta is also skilled in managing global quantitative teams and establishing technology and data architecture to support a quant investment process as well as driving a rigorous research standard. As an effective communicator and presenter of thought leadership, she has authored several white papers and presented at numerous conferences. Samanta is a strong motivator and team player with leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging and collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders.