Jason Sun

Jason Sun is a Portfolio Manager at Polar Asset Management Partners Inc., based in New York, NY, where he oversees multi-strategy investment portfolios with a focus on capital preservation and differentiated risk-adjusted returns. His responsibilities include identifying and managing opportunities across sectors such as fundamental equity (including long/short and long-bias micro-cap), event-driven strategies, credit & convertibles, and structured credit.

Prior to joining Polar in 2022, Jason held prominent roles at leading hedge funds, serving as an Analyst at Citadel Global Equities and a Vice President at The D. E. Shaw Group, where he specialized in equity and credit research and portfolio management. This diverse experience has equipped him with expertise in analyzing corporate fundamentals, arbitrage strategies, and managing complex investment risks.

Jason earned his BA in Financial Economics from Columbia College, Columbia University, laying a strong quantitative and analytical foundation for his career. He is recognized for his disciplined investment approach and contributions to innovative portfolio construction and risk management within alternative asset management, with specific sector coverage in equities, credit, and event-driven opportunities.