DWS boosts alternative credit team with London hire
German asset manager DWS has boosted its EMEA alternative credit team with a new hire.
The firm has appointed Roscoe Roman (pictured) to the newly-created role of senior investment manager for alternative credit (EMEA), effective immediately.
In his new role, based in London, Roman work across the spectrum of private credit and leveraged loans, responsible for corporate credit underwriting, incorporating direct lending origination, and CLO management.
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He has more than a decade of industry experience, having held the position of principal in the newly formed European Credit team at Apollo Global Management where he worked to build out a dedicated European Liquid Credit group.
He also held roles at Credit Suisse and Citigroup.
Roman will report to Dan Robinson, who was appointed as EMEA head of alternative credit last November.
“Private credit is a major strategic focus for DWS,” said Robinson.
“We are excited to be able to attract some of the best talent in this space, and Roscoe is the first of several planned additions to strengthen our existing capabilities.
“Roscoe has extensive experience of originating and underwriting alternative credit transactions. He also has diverse experience working directly with SMEs in Europe. His impressive credentials make him an ideal candidate to strengthen our business in EMEA.”
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Roman added: “The DWS platform offers a unique opportunity to join an experienced team with an ambitious alternative credit strategy at this time of significant growth for the private credit asset class. I look forward to strengthening our presence in the EMEA region.”
DWS’ alternatives business manages €111bn (£94.9bn) of assets, with a particular focus on real estate, infrastructure and liquid real assets.
