About
James Cattani is an Analyst at Long Pond Capital, LP, an investment firm based in New York, where he focuses on in-depth investment analysis and corporate strategy. He joined Long Pond Capital in June 2021 and is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment ideas, particularly within the real estate and finance sectors.
Cattani brings prior experience from roles at Domio and other organizations, contributing a strong background in business analysis and asset management to his current role. His expertise includes both public and private market investments, with a focus on real estate equities and related asset classes that align with Long Pond Capital’s strategic mandate.
He is recognized for his analytical rigor and has contributed to the firm’s reputation for thoughtful and disciplined investment research. Based in New York City, Cattani is part of a team known for its deep sector knowledge and value-driven investment approach in real estate-focused hedge fund strategies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond Capital, LP | Analyst | Jun 2021 to Present | — |
| Citadel | Senior Associate - Surveyor Capital | Jul 2018 to Sep 2018 | Investment Associate for a $2.0+ billion AUM consumer team where I was promoted to Senior Associate in less than 1 year Responsible for all financial modeling and investment analysis for the leisure s... |
| Fordham Gabelli School of Business | President Finance Society | May 2013 to May 2014 | — |
| Fordham Gabelli School of Business | Options Strategist and Emerging Markets Analyst | Jan 2013 to Dec 2013 | — |
| Domio | Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy | Sep 2020 to Jan 2021 | — |
| Domio | Director of Corporate Development and Strategy | Jan 2019 to Aug 2020 | Domio is a technology platform focused on the travel sector, encompassing real estate, hospitality, and design with an emphasis on social connections As a Director of Corporate Development & Strategy,... |
| Citadel | Associate - Surveyor Capital | Jul 2016 to Jul 2018 | — |
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Investment Banking Analyst | Jul 2014 to Jun 2016 | Investment Banking Analyst in the Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging group where I was ranked in the top of my class Transaction experience: ~$7.5 billion MGM Resorts (MGM) carve-out of MGM Growth Proper... |
| Fordham Gabelli School of Business | President Economics Society | May 2013 to May 2014 | — |
| Fordham Gabelli School of Business | Student | Sep 2010 to May 2014 | — |
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Investment Banking Summer Analyst | Jun 2013 to Aug 2013 | Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging |
| SNS Investments | Trading Assistant to Joe Mazzella | Dec 2012 to Jan 2013 | Learned trading room etiquette and trade execution from a former Goldman Sachs commodities trader |
| Indices-Pac Research Corp. | Summer Analyst | May 2012 to Aug 2012 | Hedge Fund focused on mathematically driven long/short strategies Assisted with stock research and formulating new trade ideas |
| Cattani Incorporated | Manager | May 2011 to Aug 2011 | Managed the family gas station / convenience store business where I helped incorporate process improvements to improve overall financial performance |
Education
Fordham Gabelli School of Business
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Finance
2010 — 2014
Paramus Catholic High School
2006 — 2010
Others at Long Pond Capital, LP (7)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Anthony Dobkin | Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
D Daxter Tan | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
T Tom Vitti | Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
P Pallav Kapur | Analyst | Toronto, ON , Canada |