Yafes Barkat

Yafes Barkat is Vice President of Portfolio Finance at Hudson Bay Capital Management LP, a multi-billion dollar global investment management firm specializing in alternative investment strategies. Based in East Brunswick, New Jersey, he is responsible for overseeing portfolio finance operations, including liquidity management, trade support, and financing relationships that underpin the firm's complex, multi-strategy investment approach.

Within Hudson Bay, Barkat plays a pivotal role in supporting investments across diverse asset classes and strategies, such as equity, credit, convertible arbitrage, and event-driven opportunities, in line with the firm’s focus on traditional and non-traditional sources of alpha. His work ensures the effective deployment and risk management of capital, facilitating both the firm’s catalyst-driven strategies and absolute return objectives.

Prior to his tenure at Hudson Bay Capital Management LP, Barkat built a strong background in financial operations, though specific previous employers and educational credentials are not publicly listed in available sources. As VP of Portfolio Finance, he is recognized for helping to optimize capital structures and efficiency within a prominent hedge fund environment, contributing to Hudson Bay’s reputation for persistent profitability and innovative investment execution.