Josh Ryan

Josh Ryan is the High Yield and Distressed Trader at Whitebox Advisors LLC, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he leads trading activities focused on high yield and distressed debt securities. In his role, he specializes in identifying opportunities within distressed credit markets and managing complex trades across various fixed income assets, with particular emphasis on sectors such as energy, mining, and industrials, as reflected in Whitebox’s significant holdings in companies like Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Par Pacific Holdings, and Bonanza Creek Energy.

Ryan’s investment career spans more than two decades, including five years as Senior Fund Analyst and Trading Assistant at Whitebox Advisors, and three years as Senior Business Analyst at Varde Partners Europe Limited, where he honed his expertise in credit analysis and portfolio strategy. His deep experience in both buy-side and analytical roles provides him with a comprehensive understanding of trading, credit markets, and distressed asset recovery.

He holds a degree in Finance from the University of Minnesota, underpinning his analytical approach and sound judgment in high yield and distressed investing. Ryan has contributed to Whitebox’s growth as a leading alternative asset manager by generating alpha in volatile credit conditions and actively participating in corporate restructurings within his focus industries.