Alain Michnick
Head of Defined Contribution
FTSE Russell
Alain Michnick
Alain is currently Head of Defined Contribution for FTSE Russell, a global leader in index benchmarking, analytics and data solutions. Alain focuses on mega sized asset owners, including pension plans, foundations and endowments. Alain has 25 + years of experience in the financial services industry, primarily focused on the pension plan marketplace. Before FTSE Russell, Alain was a Regional Director at Russell Investments. He has also held senior roles at Stifel Nicolaus, Ryan Beck & Co., Standard & Poor’s and MetLife. Alain holds a BS in Applied Mathematics from SUNY - Stony Brook University and an MBA in Finance and Investments from Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business. He is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), and has also passed the CFA Level I examination.