Biography
Main responsibilities
Peter Smith is a Senior Investment Director focusing on multi-asset capabilities in Ireland and the UK. He works closely with portfolio managers to articulate investment process, portfolio positioning and investment performance to clients and advisors.
Experience and qualifications
Peter began his career with Goodbody Stockbrokers in 2000 before moving to State Street Global Advisors in 2007 where he spent over 12 years working in various roles within portfolio management and relationship management. Peter has worked with some of Ireland’s largest institutional and retail clients providing them with investment solutions across all major asset classes.
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