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About
Christopher Su is the Managing Director and Director of Credit Research at Beach Point Capital Management, based in New York. In his current role, he leads fundamental research and credit analysis across the Senior Loan, High Yield Bond, and Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) platforms, playing a key role in investment decisions, sourcing new opportunities, and shaping portfolio strategy.
Su's investment expertise focuses on credit markets, particularly in senior loans, high yield bonds, and complex structured credit. Earlier in his career, he held analyst positions at Tiger Legatus Capital Management, where he covered public equities across multiple sectors, and at Credit Suisse, focusing on high yield, distressed debt, and equity research for sectors including healthcare, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), and utilities.
He earned both his MBA in Finance and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering (Engineering Management Systems) from Columbia University, and is an alumnus of Horace Mann School. Christopher Su is recognized for his deep sector knowledge and contributions to credit research, positioning him as a respected leader in the alternative credit investment industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Point Capital Management | Investment Analyst | Oct 2018 to Present | — |
| Tiger Legatus Capital Management, LLC | Investment Analyst | Jan 2016 to Jan 2018 | — |
| Credit Suisse | High Yield and Distressed and Equity Research Analyst | Jan 2008 to Jan 2015 | — |
| Tyrian Investments, LP | Analyst Intern | Apr 2012 to Jun 2013 | — |
Education
Columbia Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
2012 — 2013
Columbia University in the City of New York
B.S., Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management Systems
2001 — 2005
Horace Mann School
High School
1996 — 2001
Skills & Expertise
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Portfolio Manager | United States |
A Andrew Chen | Portfolio Manager, Head of Real Estate Investments | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
A Azita Guiv | Portfolio Analyst | Irvine, CA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
 | Senior Portfolio Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
B Bordon Lai | Principal | New York, NY , United States |
 | Vice President - Senior Loans and High Yield Bonds | Santa Monica, CA , United States |
E Evelyn Beagle | Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
 | Valuation Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
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