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About
Joon Kyung is a Portfolio Manager specializing in Leveraged Loans at Whitebox Advisors LLC, where he is responsible for managing portfolios focused on syndicated leveraged loans and corporate credit strategies. His role is integral to the firm’s Trading and Portfolio Management team, which formulates investment strategies across structured products, credit relative value, leveraged loans, and special situations.
With over a decade of experience in trading and portfolio management, Joon previously served as a trader at DoubleLine Group LP and Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC, where he developed expertise in corporate bonds, loans, and special situations investing. His career demonstrates a deep focus on credit markets and alternative asset classes, especially leveraging opportunities within U.S. corporate debt and distressed credit.
Joon holds a degree from The Wharton School, equipping him with a strong foundation in finance and investment analysis. He is recognized for his contributions to the leveraged loan sector and for delivering risk-adjusted returns in complex credit environments, consistently applying analytical rigor across diverse investment vehicles.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitebox Advisors LLC | Portfolio Manager - Leveraged Loans | Aug 2018 to Present | — |
| DoubleLine Group LP | Trader | Mar 2013 to Apr 2018 | — |
| Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC | Trader | Mar 2008 to Mar 2013 | — |
| UBS Securities Co., Ltd | Trader and Desk Analyst | Jul 2006 to Feb 2008 | — |
| GSC Partners | Associate - Corporate Credit | Mar 2004 to Jul 2006 | — |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst | Jul 2001 to Feb 2004 | — |
Education
The Wharton School
Skills & Expertise
Others at Whitebox Advisors LLC (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
G Gary Kohler | Portfolio Manager and Partner | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
J Josh Ryan | High Yield and Distressed Trader | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
P Paul Twitchell | Portfolio Manager | Wayzata, MN , United States |
R Ross Hecht | Senior Trader | New York, NY , United States |
S Sean Russell | Strategy Head and Portfolio Manager - Government Credit | Austin, TX , United States |
E Eddie Phillips | Portfolio Manager | Wayzata, MN , United States |
N Nick Swenson | Fund Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
P Peter Wiley | Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
R Robert Vogel | Partner, Chief Investment Officer | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
T Tom Lynch | Trader | New York, NY , United States |
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