About
Robert Jackson is a Managing Director at Cyrus Capital Partners, L.P., based in New York, NY. In this capacity, he is responsible for the sourcing, evaluation, and management of investment opportunities across the firm’s credit and special situations strategies, with a primary focus on distressed debt, event-driven credit, and restructuring-oriented investments. His leadership helps shape the firm’s approach to complex credit and capital structure situations in both public and private markets.
Jackson’s sector expertise spans industries such as transportation, energy, industrials, and financial institutions, where he has developed a reputation for navigating challenging restructuring and turnaround scenarios. He applies deep analytical rigor to identify value in distressed and opportunistic credit markets, often working on high-profile and multifaceted investments that require expertise in both legal and financial structuring.
Prior to joining Cyrus Capital Partners, Jackson built a robust career with leading investment firms and specialized advisory roles, developing substantial experience in credit analysis, portfolio management, and cross-border investing. He holds an advanced degree in finance and has contributed to industry thought leadership through panels and publications focused on distressed investing, credit markets, and capital structure arbitrage. His achievements include leading several successful restructurings and capital solutions across high-impact sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrus Capital Partners | Managing Director | Jan 2012 to Present | — |
| Goldman Sachs | Distressed Credit Trading | Jul 2004 to Jan 2012 | — |
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor Of Science, Economics, Finance
2000 — 2004
Others at Cyrus Capital Partners, L.P. (12)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
J James Rao | Investment Analyst | United States |
J James Tucker | Managing Director | Santa Rosa Beach, FL , United States |
| Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal, Distressed and Special Situations | New Canaan, CT , United States | |
S Stephen Quinn | Partners | New York, NY , United States |
S Svetoslav Nikov | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
A Alan George | Incoming Investment Analyst | Houston, TX , United States |
J Jeong Ham | Investment Analyst | United States |