About
Rich McCallum is a Senior Analyst at Ararat Capital Management LP, a hedge fund and registered investment advisor based in Westport, Connecticut. In this role, he specializes in equity research and analysis, conducting in-depth fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities for the firm's private, pooled investment vehicles. His responsibilities include generating investment ideas, building financial models, and contributing to portfolio strategy development.
McCallum has a robust background in investment management, having previously served as a Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst at ARS Investment Partners LLC, and as a Private Equity Analyst at Spectrum Equity Management LP. His expertise spans equities and private equity, with experience covering finance and consumer services sectors.
He holds a BA in Economics and Psychology from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Columbia University. Throughout his career, McCallum has demonstrated a commitment to rigorous investment research and has contributed to multi-asset class strategies, with a particular focus on fundamental equity analysis within the finance and consumer services industries.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Ararat Capital Management, LP | Senior Analyst | Jan 2016 to Present | — | 
| AR Schmeidler | Research Analyst | Jun 2011 to Sep 2014 | — | 
| Spectrum Equity Investors | Associate | Aug 2006 to Oct 2009 | — | 
| FBR | Analyst | Jun 2004 to Jun 2006 | — | 
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School
MBA
2009 — 2011
University of Virginia
BA, Economics, Psychology
2000 — 2004
Others at Ararat Capital Management LP (2)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| RRaffi Tokatlian | Managing Partner | Westport, CT , United States | 
| Head of Partner Relations | New Canaan, CT , United States |