Tom Schneider

Tom Schneider serves as the Head Credit Trader at Owl Creek Asset Management in New York, overseeing credit trading operations and portfolio management for the firm's opportunistic, value-oriented investment strategies. He plays a principal role in executing trades and strategy in the firm’s core areas: credit markets, event-driven, and distressed investing, both domestically and globally.

With over 17 years at Owl Creek, Schneider focuses on sectors and asset classes involving credit—primarily high yield, distressed debt, and special situations—aligning with the firm’s expertise in event-driven strategies. His deep experience spans the financial services industry with a particular emphasis on complex capital structures and risk management within the credit space.

Schneider holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Penn State University. Throughout his tenure, he has contributed significantly to the industry through leadership in credit trading and his specialized knowledge navigating volatile and distressed asset environments, further establishing Owl Creek's reputation in credit and event-driven investment arenas.