Steven Rocco is Co-Head of Taxable Fixed Income, responsible for oversight of all of Lord Abbett's Taxable Fixed Income investment activities, including portfolio management, global credit research, and trading. He also serves as the lead Portfolio Manager for the firm's High Yield and Multi Sector fixed income strategies. He also serves on the Investment Committee, which is responsible for leading Lord Abbett's investment organization. In addition, he serves on the Global Corporate Citizenship Committee. Mr. Rocco joined Lord Abbett in 2004 and was named Partner in 2011. Prior to his current role, he served a Associate Portfolio Manager for the firm's investment grade fixed income strategies. He has worked in the financial services industry since 2001. He earned a BA in economics from Cornell University and is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst(r) designation.