Bryan Smith

Bryan Smith

Business Head, Hedge Fund Solutions

Bryan Smith, Managing Director, is the Business Head for the Hedge Fund Solutions (HFS) team within BlackRock’s Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions (MASS) group. In this role, he is responsible for determining the strategic direction and growth initiatives for the HFS team. The HFS team has been building and managing portfolios of hedge funds since 1995 and is one of the world’s largest allocators to hedge funds.

 

Bryan’s service with the firm dates to 2004, including his years with Quellos Group, LLC, which was acquired by BlackRock in 2007. At Quellos, he served as an Associate Director focused on client consulting and capital markets research.

 

Bryan earned his BA degree in philosophy and business/economics from Wheaton College and an MBA degree from New York University's Stern School of Business.

 

Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) meets client demand for active asset allocation strategies and whole portfolio solutions through funds, outsourcing institutional mandates (OCIO), model portfolios, and more. MASS draws on the toolkit of BlackRock's index, factor, and alpha-seeking capabilities to deliver cutting-edge insights and precise investment outcomes.