Michael Burns

Investment Office, University of Michigan

Michael Burns is the Senior Investment Operations Manager at the University of Michigan, a position he has held since April 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing investment operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and managing various aspects of the university's investment strategies.

Professional Background

Previous Roles:
- Director, Investment Operations at Disciplina Group LLC (July 2021 - February 2023)
- Director, Investment Operations at Carnegie Corporation of New York (October 2020 - June 2021)
- Manager, Investment Operations at Carnegie Corporation of New York (October 2017 - October 2020)
- Operations Manager at TrueBridge Capital Partners (January 2017 - October 2017)
- Operations Associate at TrueBridge Capital Partners (June 2015 - December 2016)
- Operations Analyst at Vanderbilt University Office of Investments (March 2008 - March 2015)

Education

Michael earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from Middle Tennessee State University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008.

Personal Attributes

Michael is noted for his thoughtfulness and fiscal responsibility, having worked two jobs to fund his university education without incurring debt. This background reflects his commitment to financial management and operational excellence in investment settings.1 2 3