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Jose Echaniz

Managing Director Head of Product Control at Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP

West Orange, NJ , United States

About

Jose Echaniz is a Managing Director at Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, based in New York. He oversees Product Control, a key operational function responsible for ensuring the integrity of investment valuations and portfolio reporting across the firm’s global multi-strategy platforms. His current responsibilities involve working closely with finance, operations, and middle-office teams to support complex fund structures and trading strategies.

Echaniz’s role spans multiple asset classes managed by Davidson Kempner, which include credit, equities, real estate, and structured products, though his expertise centers on product control functions rather than direct sector-specific investment. By maintaining robust controls and financial oversight, he plays a critical part in risk management and accurate performance assessment across diverse investments in both liquid and alternative sectors.

While previous positions and educational credentials for Echaniz are not publicly detailed in available sources, his senior leadership role and longtime presence at the firm indicate deep expertise in finance operations and investment management. His contributions help drive Davidson Kempner’s reputation for operational excellence and reliability within the asset management industry.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Davidson Kempner Capital ManagementManaging Director Head of Product ControlJan 2011 to Present
The D. E. Shaw GroupHead of PricingMay 2008 to May 2011
Credit SuisseValuation Risk GroupJan 2005 to Jan 2008
Morgan StanleyValuation Risk GroupJan 2004 to Jan 2005
Barclays Investment BankUS Credit Head of ValuationsJan 2001 to Jan 2003

Education

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Economics

1982 1987

Skills & Expertise

Valuation
Hedge Funds
Investment Banking
Portfolio Management
Financial Risk
Securities
Credit
Capital Markets
Fixed Income
Derivatives
Private Equity
Alternative Investments
Pricing
Credit Derivatives
SEC Financial Reporting
Accounting
Distressed Debt
Trade claims
Investor Reporting
Financial Modelling
Management
DCF Valuation
Team Leadership
Equities
Financial Modeling

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NameRoleLocation
Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony Gonzalez
Managing Director, Fund and Corporate AccountingNew York, NY , United States
Brian Gordon
Brian Gordon
Information Technology and Investment Researcher AnalystNew York, NY , United States
Conor Bastable
Conor Bastable
PartnerNew York, NY , United States
D
Dana Pitta
Vice President Private Deal SupportVerona, NJ , United States
Dominic Mitchell
Dominic Mitchell
Vice President | Global Head of New AccountsNew York, NY , United States
G
Govind Donthi
PrincipalShort Hills, NJ , United States
James Woodman
James Woodman
Operating PrincipalLondon, United Kingdom
Jordan Anthony
Jordan Anthony
Vice President, US Head of HR Business Partners and RecruitmentNew York, NY , United States
Le Yan
Le Yan
Investment AnalystNew York, NY , United States
L
LisaMarie Nilaj
Global Project Manager and Business AnalystScarsdale, NY , United States
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