L&G Blogs: Jake Harper

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Jake is a member of L&G’s Alternative Private Credit Team and Co-Fund manager on L&G’s Nature & Social Outcome Strategy.

In his role, Jake is responsible for sourcing and managing investments across a range of asset classes, principally in structured finance or other non-standard areas. Jake specialises in emerging markets and is an advocate for this growing private credit sector though various advisory groups.

Prior to joining L&G, Jakes worked at Lloyds Bank where he held various roles across its private markets and restructuring business. He graduated from Rotterdam School of Management and holds a MSc in Finance and Investments

The evolving landscape of emerging market private credit

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