JB Hayes

JB Hayes is a Principal and co-founder of Variant Investments, an alternative investment firm based in Portland, Oregon.2 He has over 21 years of experience in the finance and investments industry.2

Professional Background

• Current Role: Principal at Variant Investments LLC
• Previous Positions:
  • Director of Private Markets at CTC | myCFO2
  • Associate Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch2

Education and Qualifications

• BS in Business with a focus on finance from the University of Oregon2
• CFA charterholder since 20042
• Member of the CFA Society of Portland2

Expertise

JB Hayes specializes in alternative income investing and has extensive experience in:

• Sourcing and managing unconventional income-generating assets1
• Private markets and niche investment opportunities2
• Portfolio construction and diversification strategies2

At Variant Investments, Hayes and his team focus on providing investors access to diversified portfolios of unconventional income-focused specialty finance assets.2 The firm aims to explore less crowded corners of the investment universe, seeking income from private markets, uncorrelated alternatives, and niche public markets.2

JB Hayes plays a key role in Variant's mission to deliver targeted investor results across various market environments through outcome-based investor solutions.2