Riccardo Ottaviani

Riccardo Ottaviani currently serves as Managing Director at Ares Management Corporation in the Ares Credit Group, with a career at the firm beginning in March 2014 and progressing through roles including Principal and Vice President. Riccardo specializes in principal investments across leveraged loans, high yield bonds, distressed credit opportunities, and special situations. Prior experience includes positions as Associate and Analyst in Acquisition and Leveraged Finance at DZ BANK AG from February 2010 to March 2014, as well as a Research Intern at Dealogic from July 2009 to January 2010. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Economics & Management from The London School of Economics, a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics from the University of Warwick, a Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics from Università degli Studi di Milano, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Conservatorio di Milano.