About
Robert Koch is an analyst at Glazer Capital, LLC, a New York-based investment management firm where he has served since September 2017. In his current role, Koch specializes in financial analysis and the development of investment strategies, contributing to Glazer Capital’s focus on absolute returns for its clients. His responsibilities center on the firm's investment research and financial modeling, leveraging his expertise to support the firm's diversified portfolio.
Prior to joining Glazer Capital, Koch held positions at Vision Financial Markets LLC, where he worked as a Business Analyst Summer Intern and also gained experience in operations, legal, and compliance. His experience includes developing trading platform solutions, pricing models, and supporting regulatory compliance initiatives, which informs his analytical approach at Glazer Capital.
Koch holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Fordham University, completed in 2018. His academic background in finance, combined with hands-on roles in both trading and compliance, underpins his expertise in areas such as multi-strategy hedge fund research, event-driven investments, and financial operations. While Glazer Capital broadly manages a wide range of asset classes, public records do not specify Koch’s individual sector focus at this time.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLAZER CAPITAL, LLC | Junior Analyst | Sep 2017 to Present | — |
| Vision Financial Markets LLC | Business Analyst Summer Intern | May 2017 to Aug 2017 | Performing various support functions to implement a proprietary trading platform to sophisticated investors. Role includes developing different pricing and marketing strategies to generate appeal as w... |
| Vision Financial Markets LLC | Operations, Legal and Compliance Intern | May 2016 to Dec 2016 | Provided support to the Legal, Compliance, and Operations Departments. Created monthly presentations for potential cybersecurity threats and anti-money laundering training. Able to balance short-term ... |
| Fordham University | Registrar's Assistant | Dec 2014 to May 2016 | Tasks included handling student/alumni related inquiries, updating student records and executing record based projects. Enhanced interpersonal skills through interactions with past, current, and futur... |
| Tarantino Landscapes | Groundskeeper | May 2015 to Aug 2015 | Prepared and maintained athletic fields for various sporting events. Introduced a new mobile application to make daily tasks more efficient. |
| Martin LLP | Summer Intern | Jun 2014 to Aug 2014 | Responsibilities included streamlining the offices legal records, designing an efficient working environment and maintaining a certain level of content within the office. Able to learn quickly and ada... |
| Neighborhood Seasonal Solutions | Co-Founder and Head of Business Development | Aug 2012 to Aug 2014 | Provided manual labor to those unwilling or unable to perform it themselves. Landscaping, seasonal clean-ups and snow removal with the occasional odd job. Developed a network of 20+ loyal customers. |
| Subway | Sandwich Artist | Jan 2013 to Jun 2014 | Responsible for preparing the store for business, handling customers throughout the day and closing the store at the end of the night. Customer service and sales skills learned through experience. |
Education
Fordham University
Current Student, Finance Major
2014 — 2018
Trumbull High School
High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
2010 — 2014
Others at Glazer Capital, LLC (3)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Austin Dunn | Research Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
M Mark Ort | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
P Peter Baldino | Research Analyst | New York, NY , United States |