About
Douglas Kosann is an Associate at Waterfall Asset Management LLC in New York, where he specializes in structured credit and private equity investments. In his current role, he focuses on sourcing, evaluating, and managing opportunities within these asset classes for institutional clients.
Before joining Waterfall Asset Management, Kosann was an Analyst at Prime Finance, where he developed expertise in real estate credit and alternative investments, further honing his analytical skills in complex debt structures. His progression from analyst to associate at Waterfall underscores his strong capabilities in credit analysis and transaction execution.
Kosann earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Northwestern University, providing a solid foundation in quantitative analysis and financial modeling. His professional background highlights a particular emphasis on credit-driven opportunities, including structured products and private equity investments within the alternative asset management sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Asset Management LLC | Associate | Jan 2023 to Present | — |
| Waterfall Asset Management LLC | Analyst | Jan 2023 to Jan 2023 | Commercial Real Estate |
| Prime Finance | Analyst | Jan 2021 to Jan 2023 | Special Situations Commercial Real Estate |
| Madison Capital | Acquisitions Analyst | Jan 2020 to Jan 2021 | — |
| Madison Capital | Acquisitions and Investment Management Summer Analyst | Jan 2020 to Jan 2020 | Commercial Real Estate |
| Northwestern Real Estate Club | President | Jan 2018 to Jan 2021 | — |
| Monarch Realty Partners | Brokerage Intern | Jan 2020 to Jan 2020 | — |
| Torchpass Management | Intern | Jan 2019 to Jan 2019 | — |
| Peak Realty Chicago (PRC) | Summer Leasing and Brokerage Intern | Jan 2019 to Jan 2019 | — |
| K5 Equities, LLC | Intern | Jan 2018 to Jan 2018 | — |
Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics
Others at Waterfall Asset Management, LLC (24)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Associate - Resi Trading | New York, NY , United States |
A Arjuna Lal | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
C Crystal Bui | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
E Eugene Zhelezniak | Vice President, Investment Analytics | New York, NY , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
J Jessica F | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Associate | New York, NY , United States |
L Leo Wong | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
 | Vice President - Investment Management | New York, NY , United States |