Jesse Burkhead

ODD Analyst at First Trust Capital Management

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Jesse joined First Trust Capital Management, L.P. (FTCM) as an Operational Due Diligence Analyst in 2022. As an ODD analyst, 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 Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) charterholder, and is a 2025 Level III candidate for the CFA designation.