In his new position, he will focus on Cutwater’s key growth areas, including total return products, liability driven investing and alternative fixed income products.

Keating joins Cutwater with more than 25 years of experience in the investment management industry, having led institutional sales, client services and consultant relationship efforts for Columbia Management Investment Advisors and Fidelity Management Trust.

Corso said Chris has a wealth of experience in building distribution channels and managing sales and client-service organizations.

"He adds an understanding of the needs of Cutwater’s key institutional target markets, including pensions, insurance companies and public entities,"Corso said.

Cutwater Asset Management is a client-focused and solutions-based investment advisor focused exclusively on fixed income investments with assets under management of $41bn.