Alon Avner
Adjunct Professor of Finance
BSC (Tel Aviv University) MBA (INSEAD)
Mr. Avner joined Bain Capital Credit in 2006. He has been the Head of Bain Capital Credit Europe since 2009, is a Partner in Distressed and Special Situations and a Credit and Risk Committees member. Between 2006 and 2009, Mr. Avner was responsible for Bain Capital Credit's European Telecom and Media investments. Previously, Mr. Avner was a Manager at Bain & Company where he focused on private equity as well as the media and telecoms sectors. In addition, he spent six years in operations and marketing roles at Comverse Technology and Creo/Scitex.
- aavner@london.edu
- +44 (0)20 7000 8299
- Leadership
- Distressed & Special Situations
- Credit Investing
- Private Equity
Teaching portfolio
Our teaching offering is updated annually. Faculty and programme material are subject to change.
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Masters Degrees electives
Optional courses providing a deep dive into specialist areas.
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Alternative Credit Investing
Over the last 15 years markets experienced exponential growth in sub-investment grade (credit) investing with funds replace banks as a major source of capital. Leveraged Loans, High Yield Bonds, Private credit / Direct Lending, Distressed and Special Situations have come to dominate credit markets supporting the overall growth of the Alternative Investments space.The course will teach investment principles across the different strategies, best practices in the field, practical examples as well as market developments. The course will draw from the experience of industry professionals and in particular, from Alon Avner who has been managing Bain Capital Credit's European business for c.15 years. In the current turbulent market environment, and with the continuous growth in the alternative investments markets, the course is more relevant than ever for students looking for roles at investment funds and banks (Buyside and Sell side). -
Distressed Investing
Understand this innovative and influential area of corporate finance and private equity activity globally. Assess best practices in the field with reference to case studies, practical examples and lessons learnt. The course draws from The course draws from the experience of senior investment professionals and distressed fund advisors. PROGRAMMES WITH THIS ELECTIVE
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Private Equity & Venture Capital
This course covers the main concepts, techniques, instruments and institutions involved in the private equity investment. We present a broad set of deals to gain familiarity with the private equity investment model and the opportunities set. Specific themes include: the structure and strategy of the private equity firm, valuation, financing, deal processing, and harvesting. PROGRAMMES WITH THIS ELECTIVE
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Alternative Credit Investing