Mr. Ardelean is a senior vice president and portfolio manager in the London office, primarily focused on short-term investment strategies, collateral optimization, and funding. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2021, he was a short-term trader at Barclays in both the New York and London offices, and was most recently responsible for the emerging markets matchbook and funding business. He has 14 years of investment experience and holds a master's degree in information systems from the Zicklin School of Business in New York.