Jack Barnes

Jack Barnes is an analyst specializing in U.S. financials at Samlyn Capital, LLC, a prominent long/short equity hedge fund based in New York City. He leads the firm’s financial services and fintech investing efforts, covering sectors such as traditional banking, insurance, asset management, and emerging fintech enterprises. His current responsibilities include in-depth sector analysis, idea generation, portfolio construction, and engaging with company management teams to inform investment decisions.

Prior to joining Samlyn Capital in 2011, Jack gained foundational experience at Goldman Sachs in the Investment Banking Division, where he covered a wide range of financial services firms. This background provided him with significant expertise in fundamental company analysis, capital markets, and strategic corporate transactions, which he leverages in his current role to identify value and catalyst-driven opportunities within the financial sector.

Jack holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a concentration in financial economics from the University of Virginia, graduating in 2009. His career is marked by proactive shareholder engagement, such as advocating for corporate governance improvements at major banking institutions, and he is recognized for his detailed research and influential voice within the financials and fintech investment community.