About
Jacky Zhang is an analyst at Farallon Capital Management LLC, based in San Francisco, California. In his current role, he is responsible for conducting in-depth market research and investment analysis to identify opportunities and inform portfolio strategy across multiple asset classes for the firm's institutional and individual clients. Zhang collaborates with the investment team to monitor performance and develop recommendations that support Farallon's long-term, global investment approach.
His focus at Farallon includes research and analysis in areas with significant growth potential, although specific sectors or asset classes he covers at the firm are not publicly detailed. Previously, Zhang has held roles in the finance and investment sector, gaining experience that underpins his strong analytical skills and expertise in evaluating complex market dynamics.
Jacky Zhang is reported to have an educational background affiliated with competitive programs, possibly including the University of California, Berkeley, and connections with the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) lab. His expertise lies in market analytics, portfolio strategy, and cross-disciplinary financial research, contributing valuable insights to Farallon's investment operations. No major publicized individual awards or landmark contributions are currently attributed to him in industry records, but his career reflects a solid foundation in institutional investing and research-driven asset management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Farallon Capital Management | Analyst | Dec 2023 to Present | — | 
| The Voleon Group | Data Scientist | Jul 2023 to Dec 2023 | — | 
| The Voleon Group | Simulation Engineer | Jun 2023 to Dec 2023 | — | 
| Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research | AI Researcher | Jan 2020 to May 2023 | — | 
| Meta | Data Scientist Intern | May 2022 to Aug 2022 | — | 
| Meta | Data Scientist Intern (Ads Core ML) | Apr 2022 to Jul 2022 | — | 
| AQR Capital Management | Portfolio Implementation and Research Intern | May 2021 to Aug 2021 | — | 
| University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business | Research Assistant | Jul 2019 to Apr 2021 | — | 
| ByteDance | Contracted Product Manager | Jan 2020 to May 2020 | — | 
Education
UC Berkeley College of Engineering
Master of Science - MS, Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS)
2022 — 2023
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics
2018 — 2022
University of Cambridge
Summer Exchange Program, Political Economy, Behavioral Biology, European History
2019 — 2019
Others at Farallon Capital Management LLC (7)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
|  | Analyst | New York, NY , United States | 
| General Partner Services Lead | New York, NY , United States | |
| Investment Analyst - Healthcare | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| AAdam Vukosa | Analyst | CA , United States | 
| AAndrew Spokes | Managing Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States | 
| Analyst | Singapore |