Jess Larsen

Jess Larsen is the Founder and CEO of Briarcliffe Credit Partners, a placement agency dedicated exclusively to private credit.12 He established the company in February 2021, headquartered in New York.1

Professional Background

Larsen has an extensive career in finance and investment:

• Prior to founding Briarcliffe, he served as Partner and CEO/Head of the Americas at First Avenue Partners LLP from October 2016 to January 2021.1
• He held leadership positions at Highland Capital Management, L.P., including Managing Director - Head of Institutional Sales and Managing Director - Europe.1
• Earlier in his career, Larsen worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, VCM Fund Management, and UBS Wealth Management.1

Expertise and Recognition

Jess Larsen is recognized for his expertise in private credit:

• He has transformed Briarcliffe into a leading firm in the private credit industry.3
• Under his leadership, Briarcliffe was selected as Private Debt Investor 2022 Advisory & Placement Agent of the Year (Americas) just 18 months after its founding.1
• Larsen is known for his insights on private credit strategies, including specialty finance and real assets credit.24

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Larsen holds Series 7, 63, 24, and 79 licenses from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).1
• He is fluent in English and Danish.1

Industry Perspective

Larsen is optimistic about the growth of private credit:

• He projects that private credit will become a $3 trillion asset class in the coming years.2
• He emphasizes the opportunities in niche and esoteric strategies within private credit, particularly in real assets and specialty finance.24
• Larsen believes that current market conditions, including rising interest rates and market volatility, create favorable opportunities for private credit strategies.2

Jess Larsen continues to be an influential figure in the private credit industry, regularly sharing insights and hosting events for institutional investors.5