Professional Overview
Julio Herrera is a highly regarded investment professional specializing in emerging markets. As a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Oaktree Capital Management, he plays a key role in the firm’s global alternative investment strategies. At Oaktree, Mr. Herrera oversees the Emerging Markets Opportunities and Emerging Markets Debt Total Return strategies, focusing on distressed and dislocated corporate and sovereign debt within emerging markets.
Career Journey
Before joining Oaktree in 2012, Mr. Herrera served as President of Fintech Advisory Inc., where he managed multi-billion-dollar investments in emerging markets. Over his 15-year tenure, he spearheaded critical debt restructuring initiatives across Latin America, Asia, and the Former Soviet Union.
Prior to Fintech, Mr. Herrera held key positions in major financial institutions:
Lehman Brothers Inc. (1995–1997): Senior Vice President leading Emerging Markets Corporate Fixed Income Research, specializing in restructuring distressed Latin American assets.
ING Capital Holdings Inc. (1994–1995): Vice President responsible for proprietary trading operations in distressed and special situations within emerging markets.
Mr. Herrera holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Role at Oaktree Capital Management
With deep expertise in assets and emerging markets, Mr. Herrera aligns with Oaktree’s value-driven investment approach. Under his leadership, the Emerging Markets Opportunities strategy positions the firm to capitalize on rapidly growing asset segments, some with the potential to surpass $1 trillion in value.
At Oaktree, Mr. Herrera leads efforts to analyze, evaluate, and invest in distressed corporate and sovereign debt across emerging markets. His strategic approach combines fundamental credit analysis, disciplined valuation, and risk mitigation, ensuring long-term value creation for investors.
Recent Insights & Industry Engagement
Mr. Herrera, alongside colleagues Danielle Poli, Mark Jacobs, and Todd Molz, recently led a discussion titled "Recalibration," reflecting Oaktree’s commitment to providing valuable market perspectives. His insights continue to shape industry conversations on global investment trends.
Conclusion
Through his leadership at Oaktree Capital Management, Julio Herrera has made significant contributions to the firm’s success in emerging markets and distressed assets. His expertise in investment strategy and risk management strengthens Oaktree’s ability to deliver high-quality, reliable investment opportunities to its clients, further solidifying its position as a leader in global finance.
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