Kirill Krylov, Managing Director, Analyst/Strategist

Kirill Krylov, CFA, PhD, is a Managing Director and Fixed Income Portfolio Strategy & Analytics Manager at Baird, where he leads the development of fixed-income investment strategies tailored for institutional clients. With deep expertise in fixed-income analytics, risk management, and portfolio construction, Kirill specializes in advising depository and public fund clients, central banks, insurance companies, and professional money managers.

Kirill joined Baird in 2009, bringing with him extensive experience in fixed-income research and portfolio strategy. Prior to Baird, he spent eight years at RBC Capital Markets, where he held a variety of analytical and managerial roles, including MBS Strategist, Agency Sector Analyst, and Head of the RBC Portfolio Strategy Group.

As a recognized thought leader in the industry, Kirill is frequently quoted in leading financial publications such as The Wall Street Journal, providing insights on macroeconomic trends, interest rate movements, and fixed-income investment strategies. Kirill holds both a PhD and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He also has a Master of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a master’s degree in financial Analysis from the University of St. Thomas.