Christopher Kocinski, CFA
Co-Head of U.S. High Yield & Senior Portfolio Manager
Managing Director
Chicago
Biography
19
Years of Industry Experience
18
Years with Neuberger Berman
Chris Kocinski, CFA, Managing Director, joined the firm in 2006. Chris is Co-Head of High Yield and a Senior Portfolio Manager for Non-Investment Grade Credit. In addition, he is also a member of the Credit Committee for Non-Investment Grade Credit. Previously, he was the Co-Director of Non-Investment Grade Credit Research and a Senior Research Analyst with a specific focus on the healthcare and gaming sectors. Chris served on the firm's ESG Advisory Committee from 2014 through 2022 and has been awarded the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing. Prior to joining the firm, he was an investment banking analyst at Bank of America Securities. Chris earned a BA from the University of Chicago and has been awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
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