Jain Global
Jain Global is a multi-strategy hedge fund and global investment management firm founded by veteran investor Bobby Jain. Launched in 2024 as one of the largest hedge fund debuts in recent history, the firm has quickly become one of the most closely watched entrants in the hedge fund industry. Jain Global manages capital across six core strategies, including fundamental equity, equity arbitrage, commodities, macro & rates, credit, and quantitative systematic strategies, reflecting its ambitious, diversified approach to global investing.
Jain Global launched its hedge fund with an impressive $5.3 billion in capital commitments, making it the largest hedge fund debut since 2018.
At launch, the firm employed approximately 215 professionals, including 42 portfolio managers, operating across six core strategies.
The initial strategy allocation included fundamental equity (30%), equity arbitrage (20%), commodities (20%), macro & rates (15%), quantitative systematic (12%), and credit (12%).
Jain Global maintains a global footprint, with offices in New York, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, and across the broader Asia-Pacific region.
KEY HIRES & TALENT
Townie Wells (ex-Citadel) – CIO, Fundamental Equities (Americas)
Paul Enright (ex-Viking) – Chairman, Fundamental Equities
Sam Kellie-Smith (ex-Morgan Stanley) – Head of Asia
Anton Merlushkin (ex-Credit Suisse) – Head of Quant Modelling & Analytics
Peter Bolland (ex-Quantbot at Schonfeld) – Head of Quant Strategies
Ian Harris (ex-Credit Suisse) – Head of Credit Risk, London
Mark Thatcher (ex-Goldman Sachs) – Head of APAC Risk, Hong Kong
Herb Petry (ex-Merrill Lynch) – Commodities Portfolio Manager
Dominic Magnabosco (ex-Citi) – Portfolio Manager