Mikus Kannenieks
Vice President - Investment Management at Waterfall Asset Management, LLC
About
Mikus Kannenieks is Vice President of Investment Management at Waterfall Asset Management LLC in New York, NY, where he oversees investment strategies and portfolio management with a particular focus on data science and analytics within the asset management function. His core responsibilities include evaluating and managing commercial real estate and asset-backed credit investments, leveraging advanced analytical techniques to optimize returns for the firm.
Kannenieks has a diverse background that spans co-founding a financial technology startup, Folt, and prior experience as a Summer Analyst at Waterfall Asset Management LLC. His expertise centers on commercial real estate, structured finance, and data-driven investment approaches, underpinned by hands-on leadership across both real estate and fintech environments.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Mathematics from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business, providing a strong quantitative and analytical foundation. Kannenieks is recognized for his ability to integrate finance, technology, and analytics to drive innovation and results in alternative asset classes, including real estate and private asset-backed credit.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Asset Management LLC | Vice President - Investment Management | Jan 2018 to Present | — |
| Folt | Co Founder | Dec 2014 to Nov 2017 | — |
| Waterfall Asset Management LLC | Summer Analyst | May 2017 to Jul 2017 | — |
| NYU Stern School of Business | Teaching Assistant | Dec 2016 to May 2017 | — |
| New Hanza Capital | Summer Analyst: Real Estate Asset Management | Jul 2016 to Aug 2016 | - Built financial models for different stages of project valuation (initial screening, due diligence, deal evaluation) that consider recapitalization and budgeting, on-going underwriting, leasing term... |
| LABEL | Business Development Intern | Sep 2015 to Dec 2015 | — |
| KPMG | Audit Intern | Jun 2015 to Jul 2015 | - Carried out quality audit for a client that is the market leading provider of short-term loans - Identified and communicated accounting and auditing matters to managers, such as the accuracy of acco... |
| ABLV Bank | Data Entry Operator | Jul 2012 to Aug 2012 | - Built a database for Real Estate Portfolio - Reviewed and collected information from over 400 real estates in order to obtain a variety of ways to create reports and produce analysis |
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Bachelor's Degree, Finance and Mathematics
2014 — 2018
Rīgas Valsts 1. ģimnāzija
High School
2011 — 2014
Riga Center Language School
High School
2002 — 2011
Skills & Expertise
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 |
D Douglas Kosann | Associate | 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 |