Sam Diedrich

Managing Director - Head of Absolute Return and Credit at Partners Capital

Sam Diedrich is a finance professional with extensive experience in investment management, currently serving as the Head of Absolute Return and Credit at Partners Capital.1 His career spans various roles in the financial industry, focusing on alternative investments, asset allocation, and portfolio management.

Career Highlights

Current Position: Sam Diedrich has been the Head of Absolute Return and Credit at Partners Capital since January 2020, based in New York.1

Previous Experience:

Vice President at AQR Capital Management (2018-2020)
Director of Alternative Investments and Risk Management at Brookfield (2016-2018)
Director and Sector Specialist at PAAMCO (2008-2016)

Before transitioning to finance, Diedrich worked as an Electrical Engineer at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (2001-2006) and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (1999-2001).1

Education and Certifications

Sam Diedrich has a strong educational background in both engineering and finance:

MBA from the University of Chicago (2006-2008)
MS in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (2001-2003)
BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington (1996-2000)1

He also holds two notable certifications:

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF)1

Expertise

Sam Diedrich specializes in:

Investment Management
Alternative Investments
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Management1

His diverse background in engineering and finance has likely contributed to his expertise in quantitative and technical aspects of investment management.