April 19 - 22, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Jesse BurkheadVice President, ODD at First Trust Capital ManagementSpeaker
Profile
Jesse joined First Trust Capital Management, L.P. (FTCM) on the Operational Due Diligence Team in 2022. As a Vice President on the ODD Team, Jesse is responsible for operational due diligence reviews of managers and ongoing manager monitoring across his coverage universe of hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and private credit. Prior to joining FTCM, Jesse worked as an associate at JPMorgan Chase in their internal audit department. During his time at JPMorgan Chase, Jesse was a part of a leadership development rotational program where he conducted audits across three different divisions of the bank, including community and consumer banking, commercial banking, and corporate risk management. Jesse received a Bachelor of Science in both Finance and Real Estate from Ohio State University, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) charterholder. |
Agenda Sessions
ODD on Emerging Private Equity Managers
, 12:45pmView Session