Hayden serves as Director of Fund Operations at First Trust Capital Management L.P. (FTCM), where he is responsible for overseeing middle and back office functions across the firm’s investment platforms, including transactions, valuations, cash operations, and liquidity management. He plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of treasury and transaction processes across the firm’s investment vehicles, supporting operational efficiency and accuracy in alignment with FTCM’s investment strategies. Prior to joining FTCM, Hayden was a Senior Investment Accountant in the Fund Services group at William Harris Investors. He earned an MBA from DePaul University and a BBA in Economics, Operations Management & Information Systems, and International Business from Loyola University Chicago.