Shannon Nelson

Director, Investment Stewardship

2024

Vice President, Investment Stewardship

2019 - 2023

I lead stewardship activities for technology companies in the US and Canada. On behalf of BlackRock’s public equity clients - who are the shareholders of these tech companies - I vote at shareholder meetings, participate in industry-level dialogue, and engage with corporate boards and management teams to encourage the sound governance and sustainable business practices that impact long-term shareholder value.

Limited Partner

2023

I am ecstatic to invest with Sydney and Symphonic as they seek to empower pre-seed founders. Check out more here: https://www.symphonic.vc

Limited Partner

2022

I am ecstatic to be a limited partner in Emmeline Ventures. Emmeline Ventures is a group of investors steadfastly committed to investing in and serving as catalysts for new, emerging founders & businesses. Emmeline Ventures invests in female founders building game-changing businesses which empower women, in particular, to manage their health, build their wealth, and live in a cleaner, safer world.

Treasury Markets Trader / Markets & Policy Analysis

2016 - 2019

In addition to overseeing the Fed’s daily securities lending program and the Treasury’s quarterly refunding, I traded treasuries for other central banks and I informed policy decisions by helping monetary policy makers monitor, analyze and understand capital market drivers. I also led the team’s analysis for treasury bills markets including during several debt ceiling and government shutdown episodes.

Intern, Policy & Financial Markets

2015 - 2015

Associate, Institutional Sales

2009 - 2014

In the Institutional Client Business, I was responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with institutional investors, particularly public and corporate pension plans. I worked with over 30 institutional client relationships totaling over $50 billion in assets under management; client mandates include traditional fixed income and equity strategies, alternatives, ETFs, and customized multi-asset portfolio solutions.

Fellow

2008 - 2008

Fellow

2007 - 2008

Resident Advisor

2007 - 2007