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About
Alex Edwards is a Research Analyst specializing in Manager Research at Prelude Capital Management, LLC, a global hedge fund adviser based in New York. In this role, Alex is responsible for conducting in-depth due diligence and evaluation of hedge fund managers and investment strategies, contributing to a portfolio with over $7 billion in capital allocations across a highly diversified range of asset classes and geographies. His research helps optimize the firm's portfolio offerings by uncovering alpha-generating opportunities and supporting the firm's strategic investment objectives.
Before stepping into his current role in February 2023, Alex served as a Research Assistant at Prelude Capital from July 2021, building expertise in manager selection, portfolio analysis, and market research. He began his finance career as a Wealth Management Intern at Morgan Stanley, further broadening his perspective on multi-asset investment solutions, and also completed internships at Prudential Financial and Jonathan Edwards Winery, gaining experience across wealth and investment management sectors.
Alex holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Skidmore College. His core areas of expertise include manager research, multi-strategy hedge fund allocations, and due diligence across both traditional and alternative asset classes. Through his analytical contributions, Alex supports Prelude Capital’s mission of delivering principal protection and innovative alpha for institutional investors globally.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelude Capital | Research Analyst | Feb 2023 to Present | — |
| Prelude Capital | Research Assistant | Jul 2021 to Feb 2023 | Prelude is a global multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund adviser managing allocations in excess of $9 billion across its offices in New York, London, Hong Kong and Shanghai. |
| Morgan Stanley | Wealth Management Intern | Jun 2020 to Aug 2020 | — |
| Prudential Financial | Investment Management Intern | May 2019 to Aug 2019 | — |
| Jonathan Edwards Winery | Winemaker's Assistant | Jun 2015 to Aug 2018 | — |
Education
Skidmore College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management
2017 — 2021
Lyme-Old Lyme High School
2014 — 2017
Others at Prelude Capital Management, LLC (2)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Partner, Co-Head of Investments, Americas | New York, NY , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
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