Katsura Kikuzawa
Investment Analyst with expertise in HF, PE and Long-only funds
Summary
Seasoned Research Analyst with expertise in investment due diligence, portfolio construction and allocation analysis. Proven results sourcing hedge fund, private equity and selective real estate investment managers as well as managing alternative portfolios. Extensive coverage of the US, European and Asian hedge fund managers. Fluent in English and Japanese. Significant skills and specialties include Hedge Fund and Private Equity Investment Due Diligence, Operational Due Diligence, Portfolio Construction and Analysis, Portfolio Risk Management and Clients Reporting
Experience
Director of Research
Cook Pine Capital / Greenwich, CT
Source and research investment opportunities in hedge funds, long-only funds, hybrids, and private equity funds.
Develop, recommend, and defend proposed and existing allocations.
Conduct investment due diligence and operational due diligence across spectrum of investment portfolio.
Analyze and assess risk elements of investment portfolios.
Proactively oversee client portfolio rebalancing.
Research and prepare monthly and quarterly written commentary.
Produce macroeconomic research papers.
Education
NYU Stern School of Business
MBA / Corporate Finance, Strategy
