Robert Zdunczyk, Director, Analyst/Strategist

Robert Zdunczyk is a Director and Corporate Bond Analyst at Baird, specializing in the evaluation of corporate credit opportunities, with a particular focus on the airline industry. His expertise lies in analyzing the merits of transactions for Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETCs), a key financing structure used by airlines to secure aircraft-backed debt. Additionally, Robert covers the Business Development Company (BDC) sector.

With a deep understanding of structured finance, credit risk assessment, and fixed-income securities, Robert plays a critical role in evaluating investment opportunities and providing strategic insights to institutional clients. His work involves assessing creditworthiness, structuring debt transactions, and identifying relative value opportunities in the corporate bond market. Prior to joining Baird, Robert was a Partner, Portfolio Manager, Head of Fixed Income at Clough Capital Partners L.P. and a Portfolio Analyst at Wellington Management. Robert graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s degree in finance and Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.