Blake Roberts

About Blake Roberts

I am currently a Senior Investment Analyst at Crestone Air Partners, where I focus on aviation investment underwriting, new deal pricing, and portfolio-level analysis. In this role, I support pricing decisions, contribute to the evolution of underwriting frameworks, and lead scenario analysis and operator risk assessment across aviation assets.Previously, at Alterna Capital Partners, I led financial modeling, valuation, and portfolio management for transportation and aviation investments, including oversight of nearly 30 narrowbody and widebody aircraft. My experience spanned asset acquisitions and dispositions, lease analysis, forecasting, and transaction execution.Earlier in my career, I worked at Bridgewater Associates, supporting the Client Service Operational Due Diligence team through institutional RFPs, firm-specific risk research, and process improvement initiatives.My background combines aviation asset expertise, rigorous financial modeling, and disciplined underwriting across private investment strategies.

Experience

1. Senior Investment Analyst

   Crestone Air Partners

   Dec 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Responsible for aviation investment underwriting, new deal pricing, and portfolio-level decision support across Crestone’s aircraft investment platform, with a focus on disciplined underwriting, scenario analysis, and operator risk assessment- Lead pricing and financial modeling for new aviation investments, supporting acquisition, leasing, and capital deployment decisions- Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of Crestone’s underwriting framework, improving consistency and risk transparency across deals- Perform detailed scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess cash flow durability, downside protection, and operator credit risk- Support transaction execution through due diligence, forecasting, and investment committee materials- Partner with senior investment professionals to evaluate portfolio performance and inform pricing and asset management decisions

Education

• Villanova University

  Bachelor's Degree, Economics

  2013 — 2017