About
Alec Williams is currently an analyst at FINEPOINT CAPITAL LP, a United States-based investment firm where he specializes in analyzing credit and special situations across public and private markets. In this role, Williams conducts deep diligence on distressed debt, structured credit, and opportunistic event-driven investments—aspects that align with Finepoint Capital’s focus areas. His coverage typically includes leveraged loans, bonds, and other fixed income instruments, particularly within the corporate, industrial, and financial sectors.
Williams brings a strong career background, having previously held analyst positions at Silver Point Capital and interned at The D. E. Shaw Group, both respected names in credit and event-driven investment management. Prior to joining Finepoint and later moving to Senator Investment Group, he built significant expertise in credit research and fundamental analysis.
He is recognized for his analytical rigor and experience in complex restructurings and investment opportunities in the North American credit markets. Williams’s educational credentials and notable achievements have made him a valued contributor to his firm's investment decisions, helping to identify and capitalize on emerging trends in the credit and distressed asset space.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Finepoint Capital | Analyst | Jan 2021 to Present | — | 
| Senator Investment Group LP | Unknown to Present | — | |
| Silver Point Capital, L.P. | Analyst | Jan 2018 to Jan 2021 | — | 
| The D. E. Shaw Group | Summer Analyst | Jan 2017 to Jan 2017 | — | 
| P. Schoenfeld Asset Management (PSAM) | Summer Analyst | Jan 2016 to Jan 2016 | — | 
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Others at Finepoint Capital LP (9)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
| JJustin Dancu | Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | 
| Partner | Boston, MA , United States | |
| RRebecca Nordhaus | Partner | Boston, MA , United States | 
| TTim Caflisch | Partner | Boston, MA , United States | 
| AAkinori Oshiro | Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | 
|  | Analyst | Japan | 
| ZZahir Zaveri | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |