Nikolay Sahakyan

Nikolay Sahakyan is an Operations Analyst at AQR Capital Management since July 2024. Prior to this role, Nikolay served as Communications Manager and Analyst for the UConn Student Managed Fund, achieving notable success by pitching CarMax and winning awards for Best Stock Pitch and Best Analyst Long Report. During the tenure, portfolio returns rose to 18.9%, surpassing the S&P 500 benchmark by 138 basis points. Additionally, as a member of the SMF Blue Team, Nikolay focused on the Consumer Discretionary Sector, pitching General with a notable return of +25%. Nikolay's experience also includes serving as a Tennis Coach and USTA Tournament Director at Sportime | John McEnroe Tennis Academy from November 2020 to May 2024. Nikolay graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut School of Business in May 2024, following education at Scarsdale Senior High School.