Hayden O'Connor

Assistant Portfolio Manager at State Board of Administration of Florida

Hayden O'Connor is an experienced finance professional with a strong background in investment management and operational due diligence. Currently serving as Assistant Portfolio Manager at the State Board of Administration of Florida since June 2020, Hayden has held roles including Senior Investment Analyst and Operational Due Diligence Analyst. Previously, during an internship at the State Board of Administration, Hayden assisted with annual certifications and best practices for external investment manager oversight. While at Florida State University, Hayden contributed as a member of the FSU Student Investment Fund, managing a portfolio exceeding $4 million and conducting security research. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Finance and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Florida State University. Early career experiences include customer service at Chick-fil-A and an internship at Kilpatrick & Newlin, P.A., where exposure to legal processes was gained.

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Pensacola, United States

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State Board of Administration of Florida

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The State Board of Administration of Florida (the “SBA” or the “Board”) is the investment organization managing the assets of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and other funds. With more than $200 billion in total assets under management, the SBA is one of the largest institutional investors in the world. A key responsibility is the management of the FRS Pension Plan, the 5th largest public pension fund in the U.S. Year after year, the SBA is able to accomplish sound, long term investment returns above benchmark, while always keeping our beneficiaries’ interests at the forefront of our actions. At the SBA we recognize that our talented colleagues drive our sophisticated investment strategies, prudently balance risk and reward, and generate above-benchmark returns while adhering to the highest professional and fiduciary standards. It is vital to maintain the trust of the employees and beneficiaries of the funds we oversee. The SBA is committed to seeking individuals who will enhance our team by contributing to our knowledge pool while adhering to the ethics and integrity that underscore our investment strategies and management.