About
Rob Dorfman is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Aristeia Capital LLC in New York, where he oversees portfolio management and investment strategy with a focus on relative value and event-driven strategies. At Aristeia, his responsibilities include managing multi-asset portfolios, conducting risk analysis, and generating investment ideas in sectors such as convertible bonds, credit, and special situations.
Prior to joining Aristeia Capital in 2013, Mr. Dorfman was a Portfolio Manager at Polygon Investments, where he specialized in global credit and convertible bond strategies. Earlier in his career, he was a Convertible Bond Analyst and Trader at Highbridge Capital Management, honing his expertise in fixed income and derivatives markets.
Mr. Dorfman holds an HBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University, providing a strong foundation in finance and investment analysis. His notable achievements include over two decades of investment experience across diverse asset classes, with a reputation for disciplined risk management and generating alpha in event-driven and credit-focused strategies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristeia Capital | Partner and Portfolio Manager | Jan 2013 to Present | The views expressed herein are my own. They have not been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by Aristeia Capital, L.L.C. Any endorsements or recommendations of my skills are not to be construed as testim... |
| Polygon Investments | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2003 to Jan 2012 | — |
| Highbridge Capital Management | Convertible Bond Analyst and Trader | Jan 2002 to Jan 2003 | — |
| Morgan Stanley | Associate and Analyst Investment Banking | Jan 1997 to Jan 2002 | — |
Education
Ivey Business School at Western University
HBA
1993 — 1997
Skills & Expertise
Others at Aristeia Capital LLC (22)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Andy Anderson | Partner | Stamford, CT , United States |
| Analyst | United States | |
| IM Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
J Jake Mazotas | Partner | Greenwich, CT , United States |
| Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Senior Analyst | Greenwich, CT , United States | |
M Michael Costelloe | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
| Managing Director Head of Credit Trading | Weston, CT , United States | |
| Analyst: Information Management | New York, NY , United States | |
| Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |
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