Young Kwon
About Young Kwon
Young Kwon serves as the Head of Real Estate at Atalaya Capital Management, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in complex financial instruments and a strong background in equity real estate acquisitions.
Work at Atalaya Capital Management
Young Kwon has served as the Head of Real Estate at Atalaya Capital Management since 2016. In this role, he focuses on various aspects of real estate investment and management. His responsibilities include overseeing real estate acquisitions and managing complex financial transactions. Kwon's tenure at Atalaya has been marked by his expertise in negotiating loan documents and intercreditor agreements, which are critical in structuring real estate deals.
Education and Expertise
Young Kwon possesses extensive expertise in complex financial instruments, including CMBS trading and investing, as well as mezzanine debt origination. His knowledge in these areas is complemented by a strong background in equity real estate acquisitions and commercial real estate (CRE) construction loans. This combination of skills enables him to navigate the intricacies of real estate finance effectively.
Background
Before joining Atalaya Capital Management, Young Kwon held several significant positions in the finance and real estate sectors. He worked at Morgan Stanley as a Senior Underwriter from 1997 to 2000. He then served as Vice President at JPMorgan Asset Management from 2006 to 2009. Following this, he was a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Apollo Global Management LLC from 2009 to 2016, where he gained substantial experience in managing real estate portfolios.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Young Kwon has demonstrated a strong ability to manage complex financial transactions and real estate investments. His work at various prestigious financial institutions has equipped him with the skills necessary to excel in his current role at Atalaya Capital Management. His experience spans over two decades, during which he has contributed to significant real estate projects and financial strategies.