Karen Lau
About Karen Lau
Karen Lau serves as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Marathon Asset Management, where she has worked since 2022. With a background that includes significant roles at The Blackstone Group and Onex Credit, she specializes in leveraged loans and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).
Work at Marathon Asset Management
Karen Lau serves as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Marathon Asset Management, a position she has held since 2022. Based in New York, New York, she focuses on managing investment portfolios and strategies. Her role involves overseeing various financial assets and making informed decisions to optimize returns for clients.
Previous Experience at The Blackstone Group
Before joining Marathon Asset Management, Karen Lau worked at The Blackstone Group as a Principal in the Debt Advisors Group from 2002 to 2012. During her ten years there, she contributed to the management of debt-related investments and developed expertise in financial advisory services.
Experience at Onex Credit
Karen Lau was employed at Onex Credit as a Portfolio Manager and Head of US CLOs from 2020 to 2022. In this role, she managed collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and was responsible for overseeing investment strategies and performance in the US market.
Education and Expertise
Karen Lau earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance from New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her extensive career in finance, particularly in leveraged loans and CLOs.
Career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Karen Lau began her career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where she worked as an Associate in Leveraged Finance from 1996 to 2001. This five-year experience allowed her to gain valuable insights into leveraged finance and investment strategies, contributing to her professional development.