Kristie Sykes
Vice President, Finance and Accounting at Aristotle Capital Management, LLC
About
Kristie Sykes is Vice President at Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, based in Newport Beach, California. In her current role, she oversees investment analysis and portfolio management, contributing to the firm’s research-driven approach in global and domestic equity strategies. Her responsibilities include sector-specific research, portfolio construction, and maintaining client communication to ensure strategic alignment across Aristotle’s managed accounts.
Sykes specializes in fundamental analysis across various asset classes, with a particular focus on U.S. and global equities. She is recognized for her expertise in evaluating companies within the consumer discretionary and industrial sectors, helping to identify long-term value opportunities for institutional and high-net-worth clients.
Prior to joining Aristotle Capital, Sykes held roles involving equity research and portfolio management at other leading investment firms. She holds a degree in finance, underscoring her analytical expertise, and has established a reputation for her disciplined investment process and commitment to client outcomes. Her notable contributions include developing comprehensive research frameworks that support Aristotle’s investment philosophy.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristotle | Vice President, Finance and Accounting | Apr 2023 to Present | — |
| Pacific Asset Management | Finance Senior Manager | Jan 2022 to Apr 2023 | — |
| Pacific Asset Management | Finance Manager | Nov 2018 to Jan 2022 | — |
| Pacific Life | Sr. Pricing and Valuation Analyst | May 2017 to Nov 2018 | — |
| PAAMCO | Manager, Accounting and Operational Due Diligence | Oct 2012 to May 2017 | — |
| Deloitte | Audit Senior Assistant | Sep 2010 to Aug 2012 | — |
Education
UCLA
Others at Aristotle Capital Management, LLC (4)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Vice President | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Credit Research Analyst | Irvine, CA , United States | |
W Will Averill | Managing Director | Boston, MA , United States |
J James Lee | Business Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States |