Matt Rowe

Critic
DISC Type : C

Sr Portfolio Manager - Managing Director at Man Group

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Matt is a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at Man Group with over 25 years of experience in investment management and strategy. Described as incredibly professional and a talented trader, he specializes in multi-strategy portfolios, risk management, and portfolio overlay solutions, holding Series 7, 63, and SIE licenses.

Outside of finance, Matt is a competitive offshore sailor and a six-time marathoner. He is passionate about endurance challenges, having completed extensive outdoor leadership and survival courses. He actively supports philanthropic causes, including the Navy SEAL Foundation.

He enjoys blending philanthropy with adventure and physical challenges, from competitive sailing to supporting foundations like the Navy SEALs.

Personality Overview

Information Seeker

Negotiator

Objective Thinker

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.  They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.

Topics They Care About

Portfolio Overlay Strategies
A core focus of his career, he co-founded an award-winning volatility overlay firm and continues to lead these strategies at Man Group.
Market Commentary
Appears on media outlets like CNBC and is quoted in financial news discussing market trends, the economy, and geopolitical impacts on markets.
AI & Infrastructure
He has shared insights comparing the current AI-driven power demand to historical tech build-outs like the 90s fiber networks.

Media Appearances

Man Group's Matt Rowe says commodities can't be ignored - CNBC. Featured in CNBC

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Man Group's Rowe Leads Overlay Push As Institutions Move Away From Traditional Hedging. Featured in EQDerivatives

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Man Group makes 2 senior hires as part of North America expansion. Featured in Pensions & Investments (PI Online)

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Work History

5-2025
Sr Portfolio Manager - Managing Director at Man Group
11-2023 - 4-2025
Head of Portfolio Management and Cross Asset Strategies at Nomura Capital Management
10-2022 - 11-2023
Head of Cross Asset Strategies - Sr. Portfolio Manager at Nomura Capital Management
4-2021 - 10-2022
Executive Director | Global Markets at Nomura
6-2017 - 12-2021
Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Headwaters Solutions LP | Headwaters Volatility

Education

1993 - 1997
BA from Wittenberg University
1995 - 1995
100 Day Rocky Mountain Survival and Leadsership from National Outdoor Leadership School

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Insights For Selling To Matt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matt is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matt

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matt move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Matt take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Matt

Personality Compatibility


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