Gautam Soundararajan
About Gautam Soundararajan
Gautam Soundararajan is a Research Associate at Dodge & Cox in San Francisco and the Co-founder and President of Education Beyond the Classroom in Greater San Diego Area.
Current Role at Dodge & Cox
Gautam Soundararajan holds the position of Research Associate at Dodge & Cox, located in San Francisco. Since joining the firm in November 2018, he has been involved in global bond macro research. His work focuses on foreign exchange (FX), interest rates, and sovereign credit risk. These areas require a deep understanding of international financial markets and their impacts on investment strategies.
Previous Experience with Dimensional Fund Advisors
Before his current role at Dodge & Cox, Gautam Soundararajan worked as a Portfolio Management Analyst at Dimensional Fund Advisors. He served in this capacity for two years, from 2016 to 2018, in Santa Monica, California. In this role, he gained valuable experience in portfolio management, helping to shape his expertise in financial analysis and investment strategies.
Education Beyond the Classroom Leadership
Gautam Soundararajan is the Co-founder and President of Education Beyond the Classroom, operating in the Greater San Diego Area. In this role, he oversees the organization's operations and strategy, contributing to educational initiatives aimed at enhancing learning experiences beyond traditional classroom settings. His leadership is central to the organization's mission and growth.
Academic Background at Dartmouth College
Gautam Soundararajan completed his undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Mathematics. His academic tenure lasted from 2012 to 2016. The dual focus of his studies on economics and mathematics provided a strong foundation for his career in financial analysis and research.
Early Education at Francis Parker School
Gautam Soundararajan attended Francis Parker School from 2008 to 2012. This period was crucial in shaping his foundational knowledge and skills, eventually leading to his pursuit of higher education and a career in finance and research. The school is known for its rigorous academic programs, which contributed to his early educational development.