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Alexander Robinson

Alexander Robinson

Founding Partner, Head of Research at Tenor Capital Management Co. L.P.

New York, NY , United States

About

Alexander Robinson is a Partner, Co-Founder, and Head of Research at Tenor Capital Management Co., L.P., an alternative asset management firm based in New York City managing over $3 billion. In this role, he leads the firm’s research efforts and oversees idea generation and security selection, primarily focusing on convertible arbitrage, relative value strategies, and credit-oriented research in convertible securities.

Robinson’s investment expertise spans the convertible securities sector, litigation finance, and special situations including restructurings and special purpose acquisition companies. His core focus is on uncovering complex, idiosyncratic opportunities in convertible arbitrage and related asset classes, leveraging deep fundamental research and risk management.

Prior to Tenor, Robinson was a Vice President in convertible research at J.P. Morgan and DLJ/CSFB, and began his career as an equity research analyst at Goldman Sachs. He holds a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics with honors from Haverford College and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Robinson is recognized as a significant contributor to the growth and reputation of Tenor Capital, one of the world's largest convertible arbitrage funds, and serves as Chairman of the Robinson Family Foundation and on multiple educational boards.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Tenor Capital Management CompanyFounding Partner, Head of ResearchJul 2003 to Present
Co-founder of $3 billion AUM asset management firm that has grown to be the third-largest convertible arbitrage hedge fund and one of the largest international commercial litigation funds worldwide, w...
The Dalton SchoolBoard TreasurerJul 2023 to Present
Chair, Finance and Audit Committee. Member, Executive, Advancement, and Investment Committees
The Robinson Family FoundationBoard ChairJul 2021 to Present
The Robinson Family Foundation’s primary activity is to support, by contributions, other organizations qualifying for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The directors choo...
J.P. MorganVice PresidentApr 2001 to Jul 2003
Convertible Research Covered U.S. convertible securities universe of 800+ issues with $200B+ amount outstanding. Institutional Investor ranked analyst. Co-authored daily market update and principal au...
Donaldson, Lufkin & JenretteVice PresidentMar 1999 to Mar 2001
Convertible Research Covered U.S. convertible securities universe of 800+ issues with $200B+ amount outstanding. Co-authored daily market update and principal author of weekly industry review. Publish...
Goldman SachsFinancial AnalystJun 1996 to Mar 1999
Equity Research Analyst Assisted team of senior equity analysts covering global mining and household durables industries. Responsibilities included research and analysis of economic, industry, and mar...
Invacare CorporationBoard ObserverMay 2023 to Present

Education

Haverford College

Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics (with Honors) and Mathematics (double-major)

1992 1996

Phillips Exeter Academy

General Studies Diploma

1989 1992

Others at Tenor Capital Management Co. L.P. (6)

NameRoleLocation
Amarish Mehta
Amarish Mehta
Investment PartnerNew York, NY , United States
M
Matthew Starr
partnerNew York, NY , United States
R
Robin Shah
PartnerNew York, NY , United States
S
Stephen Trusa
Investment PartnerUnited States
L
Laura Gaumer
Vice President, Client Experience, B2B Technology & Venture CapitalLouisville, KY
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xiuping Li
partnerNew York, NY , United States