Tom Capasse
About Tom Capasse
Tom Capasse: Co-Managing Partner
Tom Capasse currently holds the position of Co-Managing Partner. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and steering the overall direction of the organization. His extensive experience in structured finance and asset-backed securities (ABS) forms the foundation for his leadership in this capacity. Tom Capasse collaborates closely with his management team to drive the company's success.
Tom Capasse's Education at Bowdoin College
Tom Capasse earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Bowdoin College. This academic background provided him with a solid foundation in liberal arts, fostering analytical and critical thinking skills that have been instrumental throughout his career in finance.
Tom Capasse's Early Career as a Fixed Income Analyst
Tom Capasse began his career in the finance industry as a Fixed Income Analyst. He worked at Dean Witter and the Bank of Boston, where he gained early exposure to the fixed income markets. These roles allowed him to develop a deep understanding of market dynamics and investment strategies, setting the stage for his future endeavors in asset-backed securities and structured finance.
Co-Founder of Merrill Lynch's ABS Group
Together with Jack Ross, Tom Capasse founded Merrill Lynch's industry-leading Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) Group. In the 1980s, this team was pivotal in completing many first-time ABS issuances and purchasing non-performing loans. Their pioneering work in this group established significant benchmarks in the ABS market, demonstrating innovation and leadership in structured finance.
Management Roles in Structured Credit Banking and Trading
Tom Capasse has managed structured credit banking and trading groups at several distinguished financial institutions, including Greenwich Capital, Nomura Securities, and Macquarie Securities. In these roles, he oversaw various aspects of structured credit, providing strategic insights and guiding trading operations. His comprehensive expertise in this area has been central to the success of the groups he led.