Jose Cortez

Jose Cortez, CFA is currently VP of Buy-Side OEMS Sales at FlexTrade, a global leader in multi-asset order and execution management systems. Jose’s career combines buy-side experience with investment technology and analytics expertise. Prior to joining FlexTrade, Jose managed strategic relationships for BlackRock's Aladdin business, providing investment and risk solutions for asset managers. Jose held roles in portfolio construction and trade implementation at The Boston Company Asset Management, a global active equity manager, now part of Newton Investment Management. Jose started his investment technology career at Eze Software Group (now SS&C Eze), leading engagements with hedge funds and asset managers. Jose holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Massachusetts, is a CFA Charterholder and member of the CFA Society Boston. Jose is on the board of directors for The UMass Foundation which manages the university system’s endowment.