Derek Vinke

Derek supports the development and implementation of core bond strategies, with a particular focus on insurance and liability‑driven mandates. He is involved in the development of portfolio optimization approaches for regulatory capital‑conscious portfolios and provides analytical and quantitative oversight for portfolio construction and risk measurement activities supporting these strategies.

Prior to joining Addenda Capital in 2023, Derek held a series of increasingly senior roles in strategic asset allocation, quantitative investing, and portfolio risk management at a leading Canadian insurance company. Earlier in his career, he worked as a quantitative analyst at an investment management firm, developing deep expertise in financial analytics, portfolio construction, and risk management methodologies.

Derek holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of Waterloo and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).