Sougata Sarkar
About Sougata Sarkar
Sougata Sarkar is the Senior Director of Investments at FM Global and a consultant/mentor for fintech startups, with extensive experience in portfolio management and investment strategies.
Company
Sougata Sarkar is currently serving at FM Global as the Senior Director of Investments. Since 2021, Sarkar has been impacting the firm's investment strategies in Boston, Massachusetts. FM Global specializes in property insurance solutions, and Sarkar oversees the company’s investment portfolio, encompassing public and private market assets, pensions, and real estate investments. Additionally, he plays a crucial role in assisting the Chief Investment Officer in developing a premier investment team.
Title
Sougata Sarkar holds the title of Senior Director, Investments at FM Global. In this role, he focuses on managing diverse investment portfolios and implementing derivative and quantitative strategies. He also consults and mentors Fintech startups, contributing his expertise to the industry's growth and innovation.
Education and Expertise
Sougata Sarkar achieved a Master of Finance from MIT Sloan School of Management in 2012 and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in 2008. With a robust educational background, Sarkar brings a profound understanding of finance, derivatives, and quantitative strategies to his roles in investment management.
Background
Sougata Sarkar has an extensive career in investment management and consultancy. Before joining FM Global, he was a Portfolio Manager and Senior VP at PAAMCO West70 Capital from 2017 to 2021 in Greater Boston Area. Sarkar also served as a Vice President, Portfolio Management at Harvard Management Company from 2012 to 2017, and held a position at Deutsche Bank Securities focusing on Interest Rates/Structured Products from 2008 to 2011. His diverse professional experiences span across New York, Mumbai, London, and extend into academic roles, including a brief tenure as a Research Assistant at The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2007.
Achievements
Sougata Sarkar has accumulated significant experience in portfolio management across global financial hubs. He plays a pivotal role at FM Global, managing a varied investment portfolio and helping construct a top-tier investment team. His career highlights include senior positions at PAAMCO West70 Capital and Harvard Management Company, where he honed his skills in portfolio management and quantitative strategies. In addition to his professional roles, Sarkar has also contributed to the academic and entrepreneurial landscape by serving on the board of the MIT South Asia Alumni Association and mentoring Fintech startups.