Peter Kaufmann

High Yield Credit Trader & Portfolio Manager | Cross-Asset Credit Investing

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Global investment professional with over two decades of experience in credit trading, portfolio management, and cross-asset investing across leading financial institutions. I focus on high yield, distressed and event-driven credit opportunities, combining fundamental credit analysis with market trading experience.

Experience

  • Consultant for Ellipsis Asset Management at Argonaut Analytics
    Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Focus on European and Emerging Markets high yield situations with significant alpha potential for an absolute return credit fund. Responsibilities of bespoke analysis, portfolio review, and risk management and mitigation strategies.

  • Independent Investor at Self-employed
    Jun 2018 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Management of personal account through cash products, index and commodity futures and options. Focus on small-cap equity names in European and German markets.

  • HY cash market maker at Crédit Agricole CIB
    May 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Flow cash credit trader, reporting to the European head of HY trading. Focus on TMT, Cable, Paper & Packaging, Shipping & Debt Collectors.

  • Career Break at Self-employed
    Jun 2015 - Apr 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Head of High Yield Trading at BNP Paribas
    Aug 2013 - May 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Head of High Yield trading, charged with building the franchise, reporting to global head of credit trading.  Hired and led a team of 3 flow traders including one graduate, rebuilding the trading bench. Strong fundamental credit approach through a close relationship with desk analysts.