Jenna Bryan-Krug

About Jenna Bryan-Krug

Mission-driven investment leader with 15+ years of experience in credit research, sustainable finance, and impact investing. Proven track record of managing and mentoring high-performing teams while holding senior leadership roles across research, sustainability, and product strategy. Recognized for strong analytical skills in evaluating complex financial, market, and sustainability data to inform strategy and decision-making. Track record of designing and launching values-aligned investment products, embedding ESG frameworks into investment strategy, and presenting to boards, clients, and executive stakeholders. Skilled at cross-functional leadership and building collaborative partnerships that align capital deployment with client and business needs.

Experience

1. Director

   BlackRock

   Apr 2011 — Present

   Performs fundamental credit research & provides investment recommendations on issuers in the Pacific region (CA, OR, WA, HI, AK) as well as public universities, development districts and charter schools. Co-head of the Municipal ESG team, responsible for creating, defining, and implementing ESG into the investment process. Business lead on the Portfolio Management Group’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee- Covers 1,200 issuers with $25B in market value. Reviewed 325+ deals in 2021 totaling $50B+ in issuance. Previously covered TX, PA, MA, and CT among others- Developed a climate risk score using 3rd-party data to assess physical risks under various climate scenarios. Created framework aligning municipals with the UN SDGs. Engage with cross-departmental Sustainability teams to share information and ensure alignment on goals and strategies. Represent BlackRock’s efforts on ESG through industry speaking engagements- Member of the Municipal Credit and Business Oversight Committee and primary credit liaison for our SMA platform - Princeton office lead for the Global Fixed Income Social Impact initiative. Co-lead of the Princeton office’s chapter of the Ability Network, coordinating volunteer events and partnerships with local organizations- 2018 recipient of the Heart of BlackRock award for fostering an inclusive culture and driving a sense of belonging

Education

• College International de Cannes

  French Language and Litterature & French Cinema

  2003 — 2003

• The George Washington University School of Business

  BBA, Finance, Marketing

  2000 — 2004