About
Alec Hooff is a Trader at Third Point LLC, a prominent multi-strategy hedge fund headquartered in New York, NY. In this capacity, he is responsible for executing trades and contributing to the investment team's strategies across multiple asset classes. His prior roles at Third Point include Director of Operations and Director of Trade Administration, positions in which he managed middle-office functions and trade execution logistics, demonstrating quantitative acumen and operational expertise.
Throughout his tenure at Third Point, Alec has engaged with a variety of sectors and asset classes in the firm’s dynamic portfolio, which traditionally spans equities, credit, and event-driven opportunities. Although his current role emphasizes trading execution, his operational background supports a comprehensive understanding of risk management and process optimization, which are crucial to hedge fund performance in volatile markets.
Alec holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Lehigh University College of Business, underscoring his analytical and commercial skills. His progression through operational leadership to trading at one of the industry’s leading investment managers marks him as an adaptable and versatile professional in the alternative investment space.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Point LLC | Trader | May 2019 to Present | — |
| Third Point LLC | Director Of Operations | Feb 2019 to Feb 2021 | — |
| Third Point LLC | Director of Trade Administration | Jan 2018 to Feb 2019 | — |
| Third Point LLC | Operations Analyst | May 2010 to Dec 2017 | — |
| Mediaedge:cia | Negotiator | Jul 2009 to May 2010 | — |
Education
Lehigh University College of Business
B.S, Marketing
2003 — 2007
Skills & Expertise
Others at Third Point LLC (15)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
A Alok Reejhsinghani | Trader | New York, NY , United States |
C Charles Kalvaria | Principal | New York, NY , United States |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
J Jim Carruthers | Portfolio Manager | Menlo Park, CA , United States |
| Vice President, Portfolio Finance | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
R Richard Campbell | Analyst | New Haven, CT , United States |
S Sackett Adam | Trader | Warren, NJ , United States |
| Partner | New York, NY , United States |
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