Sachin Gupta
Managing Director, Investment Team at Fir Tree Capital Management LP
About
Sachin Gupta is Managing Director at Fir Tree Capital Management LP in New York, where he leads investment efforts with a focus on alternative assets and complex credit strategies. At Fir Tree, he has specialized in evaluating opportunities across public and private credit, distressed assets, and special situations, leveraging deep analytical expertise to drive value for institutional clients including endowments, foundations, and pension funds.
Prior to joining Fir Tree in 2018, Mr. Gupta held investment roles at Oaktree Capital Management and Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. (GMO), gaining broad experience across fixed income, corporate credit, and equity analysis. He began his career as an analyst at Cerrano Capital and also completed internships at Citadel and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, further honing his analytical and research capabilities.
Mr. Gupta earned both his undergraduate degree and MBA from Harvard University, with an academic concentration in quantitative analytics, corporate finance, and economic research. Notably, he has been recognized for his leadership in launching innovative credit strategies and most recently is credited with spearheading high-profile investment initiatives within Fir Tree. In 2025, he transitioned to founding his own credit-focused firm, Covara Capital, with backing from major institutional investors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Partners | Managing Director, Investment Team | Jan 2018 to Present | — | 
| Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. | Senior Associate | Jan 2015 to Jan 2017 | Distressed Debt Group | 
| Oaktree Capital Management | MBA Intern | Jun 2014 to Aug 2014 | Distressed Debt Group | 
| GMO | Investment Analyst | Jan 2011 to Jan 2013 | — | 
| Citadel Investment Group | Summer Associate | Jun 2010 to Sep 2010 | Global Equities - Long/Short; Sector: Financials | 
| US Department of the Treasury | Research Analyst | Jan 2009 to Jan 2009 | Troubled Asset Relief Program | 
| Harvard University Economics Dept. | Research Assistant | Jan 2009 to Jan 2009 | Research assistant for Professor Andrei Shleifer | 
Education
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2013 — 2015
Harvard University
SM, Applied Math
2010 — 2011
Harvard University
AB, Applied Math and Economics
2007 — 2011
The Albany Academy
1992 — 2007
Others at Fir Tree Capital Management LP (8)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Partner, Co-Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel | New York, NY , United States | |
| CClinton Biondo | Managing Director | Miami, FL , United States | 
| Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer | New York, NY , United States | |
| Managing Director | United States | |
| MMatthew Aptman | Managing Director - Business Development and Strategy | United States | 
| WWill McGirr | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States | 
| JJack Cox | Vice President | New York, NY , United States | 
| Investment Associate | New York, NY , United States |