Who
We
Are
This is where talented people can have a resounding impact on the lives of many
NISA's founders began their careers as professors at Washington University in St. Louis, where they were pioneers in research on fixed-income investing. After leaving academia to work on Wall Street, they returned to St. Louis and founded NISA Investment Advisors, LLC in 1994 as a firm focused on fixed-income investing for large institutions.
With 375+ employees based at our office in St. Louis, Missouri, each member of our team has a tremendous amount of responsibility—and positive influence on our clients' long-term success.
NISA by the Numbers
1 Location
St. Louis, MO
100%
employee-owned
375+
employees
30 yrs
as an institutional manager
$284 billion
in physical assets
$3 million
donated to the St. Louis community through the NISA Charitable Fund
$178 billion
in derivative notational value
#1 largest*
St. Louis-based financial asset manager
$462 billion**
in assets under management (AUM)
*Source: St. Louis' Largest Financial Asset Managers Rankings announced by the St. Louis Business Journal on January 5, 2024. Information on the list was supplied to the St. Louis Business Journal by S&P Global Market Intelligence and was not independently verified by the St. Louis Business Journal. Data is based on Form ADVs for the most recent fiscal year available in the SEC’s registered investment advisor information reports. To be included, firms had to be registered investment advisors with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and based in the St. Louis region. No compensation was paid by NISA in connection with obtaining or using this ranking.
**Assets Under Management is as of March 31, 2024. $20.2 billion in repurchase agreement notional and underlying assets are reported in both physical assets and derivatives notional value under management.
Our Employees Are Our Greatest Asset
“As a member of the Investment Strategies group, I am privileged to work with sophisticated clientele, assisting in developing and implementing bespoke investment strategies and solutions. The emphasis our culture places on intellectual curiosity not only fosters consistent learning, but also supports our pursuit of innovation, pushing me to continuously evolve and tackle fresh challenges.”
Patrick
Senior Analyst, Investment Strategies
“On the Quantitative Portfolio Management team, we develop data-driven solutions to support the trading desk in alpha generation and scalability. We are constantly applying creative, sophisticated techniques to make sense of big data, and advance the firm’s ability to serve our clients. I find the diversity and depth of our research challenging, exciting, and engaging.”
Jeri
Senior Analyst, Quantitative Portfolio Management
“As part of our client-centric business model, the Client Services group fosters relationships and collaborates with one another to provide customized solutions to clients that are suited for their needs. This helps foster my intellectual curiosity while also aiding in my ability to work with others to provide solutions and further advance my career path.”