About
Palmer Pawlusiak is a Senior Analyst at Candlestick Capital Management LP, currently based in New York, NY. In this position, he is primarily responsible for equity research and investment analysis, focusing on generating actionable insights for the firm's portfolio management. His expertise lies within the finance and consumer services sectors, with a particular emphasis on equity markets and investment management strategies.
Prior to joining Candlestick Capital, Palmer was an Equity Research Associate at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC from 2018 to 2020, where he covered various public companies and contributed to the firm's investment recommendations. He also held research roles at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., further strengthening his analytical skillset and sector coverage.
Mr. Pawlusiak earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from Michigan State University, reinforcing his strong foundation in financial analysis and investment theory. Over his career, Palmer has demonstrated a keen ability to identify value opportunities in equity markets and contribute to firm-wide investment performance within hedge fund and sell-side environments.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candlestick Capital | Analyst | Jan 2023 to Present | — |
| Candlestick Capital | Associate | Jun 2020 to Jan 2023 | — |
| Credit Suisse | Equity Research Associate | May 2018 to Jun 2020 | Business and information services |
| Deutsche Bank | Research Associate | Jul 2016 to Apr 2018 | Business and information services |
Education
Michigan State University
Finance
2012 — 2016
Detroit Catholic Central High School
2008 — 2012
Skills & Expertise
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Analyst | Dallas, TX , United States | |
| Portfolio Analyst | United States | |
C Ceci Zhang | Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
C Cody Ross | Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
C Craig Bench | Co-President, Candlestick Capital | New York, NY , United States |
| Senior Analyst | United States | |
E Eric Bierman | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
| Analyst | Richmond, VA , United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
P Patrick Conway | Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
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