Christina Chew
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Managing Partner at Water Island Capital LLC
About
Christina Chew is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as a Senior Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Water Island Capital, LLC, based in New York, NY. In her role, she oversees client service, marketing, risk management, operational infrastructure, capital raising, and strategic planning. Additionally, she serves on the board of The Arbitrage Funds, further expanding her responsibilities within the firm.
Christina Chew focuses on event-driven investing, specifically within merger arbitrage and special situations frameworks. These strategies involve capital structure agnostic approaches, allowing investments in both equity and credit instruments across various sectors and stages of growth.
Prior to her current position, Christina Chew joined Water Island Capital in 2013. She holds an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA from Columbia College. Her expertise and leadership have contributed significantly to the investment management industry, particularly in the realm of event-driven strategies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Island Capital, LLC | Chief Operating Officer and Senior Managing Partner | Dec 2013 to Present | — |
| j.p. Morgan | Executive Director, Investment Solutions and Manager Research | Jan 2007 to Nov 2013 | — |
| General Motors Asset Management | Fund Manager | Jan 2003 to Dec 2006 | Constructed multi-manager portfolios leveraging quantitative assessments of manager performance, exposures, correlations and style biases. Evaluated investment characteristics of a $25+ billion multi-... |
Education
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Others at Water Island Capital LLC (6)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
C Christopher Plunkett | Analyst | New Rochelle, NY , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Caldwell, NJ , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
 | Managing Director - Head of Business Development | Saddle River, NJ , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
P Paul Eisenmann | Vice President, Product Specialist | Medford, NJ , United States |