About
Angel Xu is a Global Research Associate at ARGA Investment Management, LP, based in Cambridge, MA. In this role, she supports the firm’s global equity research process, contributing investment analysis and supporting portfolio management with a focus on international and emerging market equities. Her work involves fundamental company research, financial modeling, and monitoring key developments in assigned markets.
Before joining ARGA, Angel worked as a Research Assistant at the MIT Aggregate Confusion Project, where she analyzed ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data quality issues. She also gained private equity experience as a Summer Associate at Coltala Holdings, developing due diligence and market analysis skills. Her background spans both academic research and hands-on experience in investment and corporate settings, with a demonstrated capacity for cross-functional financial analysis.
Angel holds a Master of Finance from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, and Economics from Brandeis University. Her expertise encompasses quantitative and fundamental analytics, with a particular interest in international equities, ESG research, and emerging market strategies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARGA Investment Management, LP | Global Research Associate | Jul 2023 to Present | Long only value fund focusing on global equities |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Research Assistant at MIT Aggregate Confusion Project | May 2023 to Jul 2023 | Research Assistant to Florian Berg
MIT Sustainability Initiative |
| Coltala Holdings | Summer Associate | Jun 2022 to Aug 2022 | Private Equity firm based in Dallas/Fort Worth actively investing in essential services companies
Supported due diligence and closing of a live deal |
| Amplo | MIT Sloan - AMPLO (Venture Capital Investment Analysis) | Jan 2022 to Feb 2022 | — |
| MIT Sloan School of Management | MIT Sloan - Cryptocurrencies | Sep 2021 to Dec 2021 | MIT Sloan/Eric Rosenfeld
Joint Proseminar in Investment Management |
| TAMID at Brandeis University | President | May 2020 to May 2021 | — |
| Shanghai International Trust Corporation | Summer Analyst | Jun 2019 to Aug 2019 | — |
| CrediFi | Research Data Analyst | Jun 2018 to Aug 2018 | — |
| TAMID Group | Consulting Project Manager | Sep 2017 to Dec 2017 | TAMID Group is a national organization that has chapters in 53 universities. It offers professional training to students who have a strong passion for business and provides students with hands-on, pro... |
| Boston Tax Help Coalition | Tax Preparer | Jan 2018 to Apr 2018 | — |
| Shanghai Pudong Development Bank | Intern | Jul 2017 to Aug 2017 | - Worked at the Credit Card Center and Wealth Management - Examined applications for credit cards, accessing completeness and eligibility - Created excel forms to assess performances of sub-branch ban... |
Education
MIT Sloan School of Management
Master's degree, Master of Finance
2021 — 2023
Brandeis University
Bachelor's degree, Business, Computer Science, Economics
2017 — 2021
Skills & Expertise
Others at Arga Investment Management, LP (11)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Alen Salibasic | Senior Research Associate | Stamford, CT , United States |
D Devin Waddell | Senior Research Associate | New York, NY , United States |
J Jiawei Bei | Senior Research Associate | New York, NY , United States |
K Kelsey Yang | Senior Research Associate | New York, NY , United States |
R Rajat Suri | Institutional Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
| Founder and Chief Investment Officer | Stamford, CT , United States | |
| Global Research Associate | Stamford, CT , United States | |
| Equity Research Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
J Jim Rice | Head Of Trading | Stamford, CT , United States |
| Equity Research Associate | New York, NY , United States |