About
Urjil Sanghvi is an Investment Associate at Fir Tree Capital Management LP (also referred to as Fir Tree Partners) based in New York, NY. In his current role, he is primarily responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments in high yield, stressed, distressed, and special situations across various sectors, with a particular focus on credit and event-driven strategies.
Before joining Fir Tree, Urjil held several positions in the financial sector, including Analyst and Investment Intern roles, as well as experience in equity research and marketing and advertising. His educational background includes a rigorous undergraduate program at the University of California, Berkeley, where he majored in Data Science and Economics, building a foundation for both quantitative and qualitative investment analysis.
Urjil’s expertise centers on alternative asset classes, including credit, distressed debt, and special situations investing, where he has demonstrated a track record of intellectual rigor and commitment. Known for his analytical mindset and resilience, he has contributed to the performance of a leading investment management firm and is recognized as a driven and adaptable professional in the industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Partners | Investment Associate | Jun 2023 to Present | — | 
| Point72 | Academy Associate | Sep 2022 to May 2023 | — | 
| Berkeley Investment Group | Intern Program Director | Jan 2022 to May 2022 | — | 
| Berkeley Investment Group | Equity Research Analyst | Dec 2019 to May 2022 | — | 
| Berkeley Investment Group | BIG Intern Program | Sep 2019 to Dec 2019 | — | 
| G Squared | Fall Investment Analyst | Sep 2021 to Dec 2021 | — | 
| University of California, Berkeley | Course Instructor | Sep 2021 to Dec 2021 | UGBA 198: Introduction to Investing | 
| Scharf Investments, LLC | Summer Equity Research Associate | Jan 2021 to Jan 2021 | — | 
| Partners Capital | Investment Analyst | Jan 2021 to Jan 2021 | — | 
| University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business | Research Assistant | May 2019 to Sep 2020 | — | 
| Vested Finance | Intern | Aug 2019 to Nov 2019 | — | 
| UC Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) | CS 10 Lab Assistant | Jan 2019 to Jun 2019 | — | 
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's degree, Economics and Data Science
2018 — 2022
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 | 
| SSachin Gupta | Managing Director, Investment Team | New York, NY , United States | 
| WWill McGirr | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States | 
| JJack Cox | Vice President | New York, NY , United States |