Chris Capano

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Managing Director, Portfolio Finance at Third Point LLC

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Chris Capano is the Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Finance at Third Point, where he specializes in developing data-driven efficiencies for global asset classes. An MBA graduate from Cornell University, he has extensive buy- and sell-side experience. Colleagues describe him as a proven leader and an expert in creating bespoke solutions.

He has a strong reputation for excellence in financing relationship management, collateral optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Chris is an expert at creating bespoke solutions that meet client needs while protecting his firms interests.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Informal

Believer

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Portfolio Finance
Manages asset-level funding solutions to preserve fund liquidity and provide measurable value across equities, credit, derivatives, and structured products.
Collateral Optimization
Develops partnerships with prime brokers and counterparties to identify scarce resources and create efficient financing opportunities.
Equity Finance
Has deep knowledge in the equity finance space, with insight into the full array of related products including swaps and securities finance from his time at UBS.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Managing Director, Portfolio Finance at Third Point LLC
1-2022 - 12-2024
Director, Portfolio Finance at Third Point LLC
3-2019 - 1-2022
Vice President, Portfolio Finance at Third Point LLC
7-2018 - 12-2018
Consultant, Portfolio Finance at Third Point LLC
8-2010 - 2-2018
Executive Director, Global Delta One Sales Trading at UBS

Education

7-2023 - 5-2025
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with Distinction from Cornell University
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Boston College

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Chris

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