Jean Kim

Jean Kim is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in sponsor finance and credit analysis. Currently serving as Director at OakNorth since 2024, Jean leads lower middle market origination efforts in the U.S. and also holds the position of Strategic Advisor at martini.ai, focusing on the integration of credit analysis, data analytics, and AI within the private credit market. Jean's previous roles include Senior Vice President at Encina Private Credit, LLC and BankProv, where significant business development efforts were aimed at lower middle market companies backed by private equity. Earlier career milestones include Director at East West Bank, Vice President at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Investment Banking Associate at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Jean's educational credentials include an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Master's in International Relations from Yale University, and a Bachelor's degree from Seoul National University.