Jessica Schneider

Associate Client Portfolio Manager

Joined
GW&K
2024

Industry
Experience
8 Years

Responsibilities

Jess is a member of GW&K’s domestic equity team, where she works closely with portfolio managers, research analysts, and the client portfolio manager to support the firm’s client service and business development initiatives. She is a member of the firm’s Investment Committee. Previously, she was a senior product specialist, where she was responsible for supporting the positioning, enhancement, and development of GW&K’s investment offerings across all business channels.

Prior Work Experience

Before joining GW&K, Jess was a product manager at Federated Hermes where she was responsible for developing product positioning and communication strategies for equity and multi-asset investment solutions. In this role, she collaborated closely with investment, sales, and marketing teams to support product development, strengthen client engagement, and contribute to business growth.

Education

Jess earned her BA from Gettysburg College. She has successfully completed Level I of the CFA® program.

What do you love, or what excites you the most about your position/role?
What excites me most about my role is helping clients connect the day-to-day noise in equity markets with the long term goals that matter to them. I enjoy translating complex portfolio dynamics into clear, straightforward conversations so clients can feel confident about how we’re investing on their behalf.