Keith Cullar's work experience begins in 2007 when they worked as an Analyst in the Communications, Media & Entertainment Finance group at CIT Group. There, they were involved in underwriting, due diligence, and the credit approval process for cash flow and acquisition financing for middle and lower-middle-market companies.
In 2010, Keith joined Jefferies & Company as a Vice President in Jefferies Finance, the division responsible for underwriting and managing middle-market corporate debt. Keith dealt with accounts that required problem-solving, managed performing accounts, and assisted in new underwritings.
Starting in 2014, Keith worked at Apex Credit Partners, a division of Jefferies Group, as a Senior Vice President and Research Analyst. Their responsibilities included initial underwriting and ongoing monitoring for various industries, such as Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial, and Transportation, with a total funded outstanding capital of approximately $500 million.
Keith's most recent role is with CIFC Asset Management, where they serve as a Research Analyst - Executive Director. Keith joined in 2021 and continues to contribute their expertise in this position.
Keith Cullar obtained their B.A. in Economics from Boston College, where they studied from 2003 to 2007.
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CIFC Corp., a New York-based specialized asset manager, combines what it believes are the best underwriting, portfolio management and value maximization practices to generate attractive and consistent returns for investors. CIFC is a proactive, fundamentals-based manager of senior secured corporate loans with a highly differentiated investmentmanagement model, management framework, processes and proprietary technology. CIFC combines the best investment practices of top-tier banks and asset managers. A focus on loan repayment by borrowers, in contrast to dependency on asset sales as a primary risk management tool, is integrated with disciplined portfolio diversification, an adherence to strict risk/return criteria and an overlay of market value arbitrage to enhance the risk profile of funds managed.
