Sonny Kushwaha

Sonny Kushwaha is currently a senior investment research professional at Compass Rose Asset Management, LP, based in New York, NY. In this role, he specializes in evaluating public equity and alternative investment opportunities, focusing on long/short strategies and thematic sector research to inform portfolio construction decisions. His recent work has emphasized sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer discretionary, applying quantitative and fundamental analysis to identify alpha-generating positions and manage portfolio risk.

Prior to joining Compass Rose in April 2019, Sonny was a Senior Analyst at Carlson Capital, L.P., where he covered U.S. and global equities, developing differentiated investment theses across multiple industries. Additionally, he has experience at Hudson River Trading, contributing to systematic, high-frequency trading research. His background spans both discretionary and quantitative approaches in equities, with expertise in multi-asset strategies.

Sonny holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MPA/ID from Harvard Kennedy School, along with dual bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Finance from the University of Calgary, both with distinction. He is a CFA Charterholder candidate, underscoring his commitment to rigorous financial analysis and ethics. His notable contributions in the industry include developing research frameworks for complex equity strategies and leading deep-dive sector analyses to support principal-led investments.