About
Paul Bard is a Portfolio Manager at Pentwater Capital Management LP, where he is responsible for analyzing, structuring, and overseeing investment strategies within the firm's portfolio. At Pentwater, a multi-strategy hedge fund, he contributes to financial planning and analysis, collaborating closely with the team to evaluate and execute opportunities in event-driven and special situations investing.
He specializes in alternative investment strategies focused on event-driven equities, merger arbitrage, and capital structure arbitrage, with expertise in complex corporate actions such as distressed securities and credit/event arbitrage. His investment approach is informed by deep sector research and tactical allocation across global markets, supporting Pentwater's mandate to capture value in mispriced corporate events.
Paul began his career at Renaissance Capital before joining Pentwater Capital Management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business, grounding his expertise in both public and private market analysis. His analytic acumen and cross-asset experience have contributed to Pentwater’s reputation as a leading specialist in event-oriented hedge fund investing.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| PENTWATER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP | Portfolio Manager | Mar 2018 to Present | — | 
| Renaissance Capital | VP, Director of Research | Jan 2007 to Feb 2018 | — | 
| Renaissance Capital | Senior Research Analyst | Jan 2002 to Jan 2007 | — | 
| Renaissance Capital | Research Analyst | Jul 1998 to Jan 2002 | — | 
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance and Economics
1994 — 1998
Others at Pentwater Capital Management LP (5)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| JJack Mo | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | 
| JJesse Freedman | Portfolio Manager | Evanston, IL , United States | 
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |