Peter W.

About Peter W.

With over a decade of experience in credit underwriting and financial analysis, I currently serve as the Director of Credit at ACRE Investment Company, LLC. I lead all credit underwriting activities, ensuring minimal financial and deal structure risk to maintain a robust portfolio. My mission is to facilitate seamless capital raising processes while promoting collaboration among investors, partners, and internal teams to execute successful transactions. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in credit analysis to drive strategic investments that align with the organization\'s goals and values. At ACRE Investment Company, I focus on evaluating tenant credit strength to support both equity and debt capital raising initiatives. I partner with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to address challenges and drive effective solutions, ensuring the successful execution of transactions. My role emphasizes mitigating financial risks and fostering informed decision-making that supports sustainable growth and long-term success.

Experience

1. Director of Credit

   Acre Investment Company, Llc

   Nov 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Lead all company credit underwriting activities ensuring minimal financial and deal structure risk in the portfolio. Authoritatively pitch the credit strength of the tenant for both equity and debt capital raising activities with external investors including financial institutions, family offices as well as credit and real estate funds. Facilitate collaborative and meaningful communication between all deal stakeholders including investors, legal, partners and employees to drive successful transaction execution and address any potential issues head-on.

Education

• University of Aberdeen

  M.Litt. Christianity and the Visual Arts

• University of Warwick

  M.A., International Political Economy

  2003 — 2004

• NYU School of Professional Studies

  Bankruptcy, Workouts and Reorganizations

  2017 — 2017

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  BS, Economics

  2001 — 2002

• The University of Edinburgh

  M.Sc. History

• University of Hull

  B.Sc., Economics

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Due Diligence
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Financial Risk
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Structured Finance
• Underwriting
• Credit
• Financial Modeling
• Corporate Finance
• Credit Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Equities
• Hedging
• Credit Risk
• Foreign Exchange (Fx) Options
• Portfolio Management
• Loans
• Credit Derivatives
• Bonds
• Financial Services
• Market Risk
• Private Equity
• Restructuring
• Finance
• Derivatives
• Financial Analysis
• Emerging Markets
• Analysis
• Economics
• Financial Structuring
• Bloomberg
• Financial Markets
• Trading
• Investment Banking
• Microsoft Excel
• Capital Markets
• Leveraged Finance
• Swaps