BMO Hires Two for Securities Lending and Short Duration Fixed Income

BMO Global Asset Management has expanded its securities lending and short duration fixed income groups with the addition of Christopher Keenan as senior securities lender/trader and Katherine DellaMaria as portfolio manager.

Both are based in Chicago. “Katherine and Christopher both bring an exceptional balance of industry experience and fresh innovation to the BMO family,” said Barry McInerney, co-CEO of BMO Global Asset Management. “They are welcome additions to an already strong team of world-class investment professionals.”

Keenan will be responsible for the control and coordination of the securities lending trading desk and trading/lending within client portfolios. His previous roles include senior international equities trader, fixed income trader and senior investment risk analyst at leading organizations, with a heavy focus on international portfolio management and strategies.

DellaMaria will provide analytical and liquidity support for mutual funds and separately managed strategies. In her most recent role, DellaMaria was a fixed income product specialist for BMO Global Asset Management’s long-term bond manager Taplin, Canida and Habacht.

“Katherine and Christopher will play key roles in our ongoing efforts to provide our clients with customized strategies, enhanced portfolio returns and a great client experience,” said Peter Arts, managing director, head of Taxable Short Fixed Income, BMO Global Asset Management.

BMO’s securities lending program strategically focuses on fully utilizing the lendable assets in the portfolios of each client for their benefit. This includes the use of intrinsic value and general collateral lending. As part of their highly disciplined process, the securities lending team seeks to carefully manage risk, particularly by actively mitigating exposure to both borrower default and collateral investment risks.