Jay Traeger

Jay Traeger is a Portfolio Manager at Park West Asset Management, a San Francisco Bay Area-based investment firm where he has served since 2006. In this capacity, he is responsible for portfolio construction, security selection, and risk management, focusing on both public and private markets. Park West Asset Management specializes in a range of sectors, including technology, consumer, and healthcare industries, with Traeger actively overseeing investments in these areas.

Prior to joining Park West, Traeger held analyst positions at Symmetry Capital Management and CIBC World Markets, where he developed expertise in equity research and investment analysis. His analytical background enables him to identify and capitalize on opportunities across diverse asset classes, contributing to Park West’s multi-strategy approach.

Traeger holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, which underpins his strong analytical and quantitative skills. Over nearly two decades in the investment industry, he has played a key role in achieving strong risk-adjusted returns for his clients and is recognized for his disciplined and sector-focused investment strategy.