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About
Ajay Balaji is an Investment Analyst at Bracebridge Capital, LLC, a Boston-based alternative asset manager specializing in global fixed income strategies aimed at capital preservation and absolute returns. In his current role, Ajay contributes to the firm’s investment research and analysis, supporting portfolio construction through quantitative and qualitative evaluation of opportunities in fixed income markets.
Ajay’s expertise is grounded in sectors such as global fixed income and absolute return strategies, in line with Bracebridge Capital’s core investment focus. His analytical capabilities are complemented by prior experience as a Summer Analyst at the same firm and as a Market Research Intern at Amway, providing him with a diverse perspective on market dynamics and fund analysis.
Ajay holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics–Computer Science from Brown University, supporting his strong quantitative and technical skills. He is recognized for leveraging robust analytical frameworks to inform investment decisions and drive effective risk assessment within the hedge fund sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Capital, LLC | Investment Analyst | Aug 2020 to Present | Developed Markets Rates |
| Bracebridge Capital, LLC | Summer Analyst | Jun 2019 to Aug 2019 | Rotated on Developed Markets Rates and Mortgage Backed Securities desks. |
| Amway | Market Research Intern | May 2018 to Aug 2018 | Assisted with multiple global research studies to better inform product and strategy decisions. |
| Quicken Loans | Mortgage Operations Intern | May 2017 to Aug 2017 | Data analysis for the Audit team. Various projects included quantifying auditor accuracy, aiding team leaders with efficiently allocating resources, and providing visibility on progress towards meetin... |
| Brown University Department of Population Studies | Research Assistant | Oct 2016 to May 2017 | Worked on the Urban Transitional Historical GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Project, which aims to use historical data to create maps to better understand urbanization trends. The research involv... |
| Troy Racquet Club | Assistant Tennis Coach | Jun 2016 to Sep 2016 | Developed and implemented lesson plans for youth tennis players in order to expand both their skills/techniques and their passion for the sport. |
| Heart of the Hills Swim Club | Assistant Tennis Coach | Jul 2016 to Aug 2016 | Coached both youth and adult players, with an emphasis on increasing enthusiasm and familiarity with proper technique. Also coached players during matches and worked with individual players to hone t... |
Education
Brown University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics - Computer Science
2016 — 2020
International Academy High School
High School Diploma (International Baccalaureate)
2012 — 2016
Skills & Expertise
Others at Bracebridge Capital, LLC (27)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Investment Analyst | Brooklyn, NY , United States |
| Trading Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
 | Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
C Christopher Jaquith | Repo Trader | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Senior Quantitative Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
G Gennadiy Ravvin | Quantitative Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
| Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
K Kevin Chang | Trader and Investor | Boston, MA , United States |
L Leo Saenger | Investment Analyst | Eugene, OR , United States |
 | Investment Analyst | Franklin Township, NJ , United States |
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