About
Edward Cong is a Partner at Marathon Asset Management in New York, where he leads the Asset-Based Lending and Structured Credit Team. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing and overseeing investment strategies within structured credit and asset-based lending, playing a key role in Marathon’s executive and investment committees. His focus encompasses sectors such as structured credit instruments, specialty finance, and various asset-backed lending strategies.
Since joining Marathon in 2006, Edward has advanced through roles including Principal, culminating in his partnership in 2023. Prior to Marathon, he worked in investment banking at Citigroup, specializing in structured finance transactions and credit investments.
Edward holds a BSE in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University, providing him with a strong quantitative and analytical foundation. His career is marked by leadership in the asset-based lending and structured credit markets, contributing to Marathon’s reputation as a leading global credit investment manager.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Asset Management | Partner | May 2023 to Present | — |
| Marathon Asset Management, LLC | Principal | Jan 2006 to May 2023 | — |
| Citigroup | Investment Banking | Feb 2004 to Feb 2006 | — |
| MSCI Barra | Research Analyst | Jan 2003 to Jan 2003 | — |
Education
Princeton University
BSE, Operations Research and Financial Engineering
1999 — 2003
Skills & Expertise
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D David Siegel | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
 | Associate | New York, NY , United States |
 | Associate | New York, NY , United States |
 | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
 | Senior Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
J Jennipher Musa | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
K Karen Lau | Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of CLOs | New York, NY , United States |
S Sarah Gabriel | Associate | New York, NY , United States |
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