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Michael Bender

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Partner, Chief Financial Officer at Aquarian Holdings

New York, New York, United States

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About

Chief Financial Officer at Aquarian Holdings with over two decades in alternative investments; previously spent 18 years at TPG Angelo Gordon as Partner and CFO. He is a CFA charterholder and licensed CPA.

Experience

  1. Aquarian HoldingsPartner and Chief Financial Officercurrent2025 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. TPG Angelo GordonPartner and Chief Financial Officer2005 — 2023New York City Metropolitan Area
  3. BDOSenior Manager - Alternative Investments1999 — 2005New York City Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Alternative InvestmentsPrivate CreditIlliquid and Bespoke TransactionsDebt RestructuringLoan OriginationLiquidity ManagementSubscription FinancingAsset FinancingTax StructuringComplex Fund StructuresComplex Fee Models
+7 moreManagement CompaniesDigital TransformationAnalyticsData GovernanceTalent DeveloperTeam BuildingFinancial and Performance Reporting
  • CFA Institute Charterholder — CFA Institute
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) — CFA Institute
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — New York State Department of Education

From Michael's professional profile.

Colleagues at Aquarian Holdings

Alex Lee
Principal Head of Loan Operations at Aquarian Holdings
Andrew Librot
Vice President at Aquarian Holdings
Aryan Biyani
Vice President at Aquarian Holdings
Brandon Sanders
Head Economist at Aquarian Holdings
Brian Safstrom
Partner Head of Underwriting at Aquarian Holdings
Brian Salvitti
Partner Head of Origination at Aquarian Holdings
Charles Gibson
Vice President at Aquarian Holdings
Daisy Cai
Finance and Fund Operations Manager at Ion Pacific

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Bender?
Chief Financial Officer at Aquarian Holdings with over two decades in alternative investments; previously spent 18 years at TPG Angelo Gordon as Partner and CFO. He is a CFA charterholder and licensed CPA.
Where does Michael Bender work?
Michael Bender is Partner, Chief Financial Officer at Aquarian Holdings.
Where did Michael Bender go to school?
Michael Bender studied at Baruch College (Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting).

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