Ivan Chen

Ivan Chen is an Associate at Marathon Asset Management in New York, where he is responsible for identifying, underwriting, and monitoring investment opportunities, with a particular emphasis on credit and structured finance. His work focuses primarily on credit strategies and special situations within real estate and related asset classes, leveraging his experience and educational background to inform rigorous investment analysis.

Prior to joining Marathon, Ivan held the role of Senior Associate in Credit and Special Situations at Castle Lanterra, where he specialized in evaluating distressed and opportunistic real estate investments. He has also gained experience in acquisitions and development as an intern at Spandrel Development Partners, where he developed strong analytical skills across real estate sectors.

Ivan holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Finance & Investment from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, which underpin his expertise in both the financial and technical aspects of real estate investment. His cross-disciplinary background enables a robust approach to complex transactions, particularly in credit-oriented real estate investment opportunities.