About
Derek Lang is currently an Investment Analyst at Pentwater Capital Management LP, based in Evanston, Illinois. In this role, he supports alternative investment strategies, with a particular focus on hedge funds and other pooled investment vehicles, contributing to the firm's research, portfolio management, and investment analysis functions.
He has developed specialized expertise in alternative assets, including hedge funds, managed futures, private equity, and real estate. Before advancing to his current position in 2014, Lang worked as an Operations Associate at Pentwater Capital Management, and earlier as a Client Services Intern at Newedge, gaining operational and client management experience that supports his analytical work.
Lang holds a Master of Science in Finance (MSF) with a focus on risk management from Loyola University of Chicago – Quinlan School of Business, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management from Loyola University of Chicago. His background positions him as a key contributor within the alternative investments sector, with demonstrated capabilities in risk analysis and asset allocation.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentwater Capital Management LP | Investment Analyst | Apr 2014 to Present | — |
| Pentwater Capital Management LP | Operations Associate | Mar 2012 to Mar 2014 | — |
| Newedge | Client Services Intern | Jan 2011 to Feb 2012 | — |
Education
Loyola University of Chicago - Quinlan School of Business
Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.), Risk Management
2011 — 2013
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing and Management
2007 — 2011
Others at Pentwater Capital Management LP (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
J Jack Mo | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
J Jesse Freedman | Portfolio Manager | Evanston, IL , United States |
| Investment Analyst | London, United Kingdom | |
P Paul Bard | Portfolio Manager | Stamford, CT , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States | |
J Jordan Fisher | Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
K Kevin Economos | Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
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