About
Jack Cox is Vice President at Fir Tree Partners (also referred to as Fir Tree Capital Management LP) in New York, NY, where he plays a senior role in sourcing, evaluating, and managing investment opportunities across the firm's global portfolio. Fir Tree is a leading private investment firm focused on public and private companies, real estate, and sovereign debt, managing assets for endowments, foundations, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds.
In his capacity as VP, Jack Cox is involved in analyzing opportunities primarily in sectors such as real estate, public equities, and credit, with a focus on both U.S. and international markets. He collaborates closely with the investment team to formulate strategy, execute transactions, and oversee the portfolio’s performance.
Jack Cox’s professional background before joining Fir Tree Partners is not publicly detailed in the available sources; however, his current responsibilities and title signal a strong track record in alternative asset management and institutional investing. His expertise encompasses asset valuation, due diligence, and portfolio construction. Cox is recognized for his financial acumen and commitment to driving value for institutional clients.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Partners | Vice President | Jan 2023 to Present | — |
| Fordham Gabelli School of Business | Teaching Assistant - SASB Sustainability Research II | Aug 2018 to May 2019 | SASB’s Investor Advisory Group (IAG) comprises leading asset owners and asset managers who recognize the need for consistent, comparable and reliable disclosure of material and decision-useful ESG inf... |
| KPMG | Audit Associate | Aug 2019 to May 2021 | Financial Services |
| Fir Tree Partners | Assistant Vice President | May 2021 to Feb 2023 | — |
| KPMG | Audit and Assurance Intern | Jun 2017 to Aug 2017 | Financial Services - Banking |
| Fordham Gabelli School of Business | Graduate Assistant - Center for Professional Accounting Practices | Aug 2018 to May 2019 | The Center for Professional Accounting Practices (CPAP) promotes interdisciplinary collaboration among accounting, auditing, tax, and forensics professionals and business and legal scholars, within Fo... |
| KPMG | Jun 2017 to Aug 2017 | Financial Services - Banking | |
| EY | Audit and Assurance Intern | Aug 2016 to Dec 2016 | Financial Services - Wealth & Asset Management. |
| Cox Capital Management | Equity Research Intern | May 2016 to Aug 2016 | I worked full-time for Cox Capital Management in the summer of 2016. Using FactSet, I created refreshable models that evaluated risk and growth potential in each sector and industry. For Cox Capital I... |
| Cox Capital Management | Administrative Assistant | Jan 2013 to Dec 2015 | At Cox Capital Management LLC I performed general administrative duties such as scanning, filing, scheduling, and answering phones while providing general client assistance. I also sat in on meetings ... |
| Marks Paneth LLP | Accounting Intern, Real Estate Group (Tax) | Jan 2016 to May 2016 | I was an accounting intern at Marks Paneth LLP, a mid-sized accounting firm in Manhattan. Real Estate is Marks Paneth's largest group, and I was their youngest intern. I worked twice a week for about ... |
| Cox Capital Management | Jan 2013 to Dec 2015 | At Cox Capital Management LLC I performed general administrative duties such as scanning, filing, scheduling, and answering phones while providing general client assistance. I also sat in on meetings ... | |
| Indian Ridge Country Club | Bag and Range Attendant | May 2013 to Aug 2015 | At Indian Ridge Country Club I assisted golfers with their bags and various other needs. I upheld golf carts and various facility maintenance. Also, I assisted golf pros with various tasks, including ... |
| Yank's Franks | Cashier and Expediter | May 2011 to Sep 2012 | I worked at Yank's Franks for two summers. Yank's Franks was a hot dog joint that was awarded "New England's Best Hot Dog" by NECN (New England Cable News). As a cashier I handled transactions, and I ... |
Education
Fordham Gabelli School of Business
Master of Science - M.S. Professional Accounting
2018 — 2019
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Applied Accounting and Finance
2014 — 2018
Fordham University
Fordham University London Centre
2016 — 2016
Andover High School
2010 — 2014
Others at Fir Tree Capital Management LP (8)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Partner, Co-Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel | New York, NY , United States |
C Clinton Biondo | Managing Director | Miami, FL , United States |
 | Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer | New York, NY , United States |
 | Managing Director | United States |
M Matthew Aptman | Managing Director - Business Development and Strategy | United States |
S Sachin Gupta | Managing Director, Investment Team | New York, NY , United States |
W Will McGirr | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |
 | Investment Associate | New York, NY , United States |