About
Nancy Hu is an Equity Analyst at First Manhattan Co. in New York, NY, where she specializes in equity research and investment analysis. Her role focuses on identifying investment opportunities by conducting in-depth fundamental research and presenting actionable recommendations to portfolio managers.
She brings over a decade of experience in the investment industry, having previously served as a Research Analyst at Alternative Asset Advisors and as a Hedge Fund Manager Research Advisor at Young America Capital. Nancy's expertise includes hedge fund due diligence, alternative investments, and manager selection, with additional specialization in sectors such as healthcare, clean technology, Latin America, and alternative investment funds including hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and real estate.
Nancy holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management Science from Northwestern University and earned her Master of Business Administration in Finance from MIT. She is fluent in Mandarin and is recognized for her rigorous approach to manager research and her significant contributions to due diligence within the alternatives space, underpinned by her Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Manhattan Co. | Equity Analyst | Oct 2018 to Present | — |
| Alternative Asset Advisors | Research Analyst | Oct 2010 to Present | — |
| Young America Capital | Hedge Fund Manager Research Advisor | Jul 2012 to Aug 2017 | — |
| Analytical Research | Hedge Fund Manager Research Analyst | Jan 2015 to Jun 2017 | — |
| Gallatin Advisers | Hedge Fund Manager Research Analyst | Mar 2012 to Dec 2012 | — |
| Lightstone Group | Director, Financial Planning and Analysis | May 2008 to Jun 2009 | — |
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Equity Research Associate | Aug 2007 to Apr 2008 | — |
| Td | Fx Sales Trader and Hedge Fund of Funds Due Diligence Manager | Jun 2004 to Aug 2007 | — |
| Deloitte | Consultant - Financial Services Industry | Aug 1999 to Aug 2003 | — |
Education
Master Of Business Administration, Finance
2003 — 2005
Northwestern University
Bachelor Of Science, Industrial Engineering, Management Science
1995 — 1999
Skills & Expertise
Others at First Manhattan Co. LLC. (15)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Partner, Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
A Adam Wolf | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
D Dickson Pau | Research Analyst - Associate | New York, NY , United States |
J Jeremy Chase | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
L Len Berman | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
| Research Analyst Vice President | New York, NY , United States | |
M Michael Gasner | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
M Michael Kelter | Partner, Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
Similar Fund Managers
| Name | Role | Fund | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Partner | Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC | Suffolk, VA , United States |
 | Associate | Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC | Milwaukee, WI , United States |
 | Partner | Summit Trail Advisors, LLC | New York, NY , United States |
B Brandon Woods | Principal | Summit Trail Advisors, LLC | New York, NY , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Select Equity Group, L.P. | New York, NY , United States |
A Aldo Eysaman | Associate Analyst | Select Equity Group, L.P. | Seattle, WA , United States |
