Schroders Capital bolsters Securitized Product & Asset-based Finance team with Investment Director
Schroders Capital has appointed Brad Ross-Williams as Investment Director for Securitized Products & Asset-Based Finance (SP&ABF) within its Private Debt & Credit Alternatives (PDCA) business, reinforcing its commitment to expanding asset-backed and asset-based credit capabilities.
Schroders Capital’s Private Debt & Credit Alternatives (“PDCA”) team today announces the appointment of Brad Ross-Williams as Investment Director, Securitized Products & Asset-based Finance (SP&ABF).
Brad’s addition is a continuation of Schroders Capital’s commitment to its PDCA business and the growth of its asset-backed and asset-based securitized capabilities.
The SP&ABF team continues to grow and deliver innovative solutions across liquid, semi-liquid and private closed-end funds as well as custom-made solutions to meet the evolving needs of its growing global client base. The team has recently celebrated surpassing $20bn in AUM[1].
Brad brings extensive experience and industry relationships to his new role, making him core to building and supporting the SP&ABF team’s products and clients. He will play a key role in developing products and sales strategy execution. In addition to maintaining and deepening relationships, Brad will help shape new investment strategies, mandates, and innovative client solutions.
The leadership Brad will provide in his new role is critical to supporting the continued growth in the Schroders Capital SP&ABF continuum of products and the increased investor demand for the team’s high income offerings. The SP&ABF universe includes eligible investments across securities, loans, leases and receivables that exceed $40 trillion. Often referred to as specialty finance, and including other secured asset-based debts, these markets offer a dynamic range of opportunities as markets develop and as the impact and involvement of regulated buyers and lenders change. These inefficient markets continue to deliver compelling, diversifying income opportunities.[2]
Schroders Capital’s Securitized Product & Asset-Based Finance team, is a global business, servicing global clients, and now has 28 investors, investment directors and product executives based in its hubs of New York, London, Zurich Singapore and Frankfurt. With a focus on developed, investment grade regions across the U.S., UK, Europe and Australia, the team’s focus encompasses direct investments such as loans, pools of loans and leases, receivables and risk transfer across both consumer, corporate and small business borrowers. This also entails consumer finance, corporate finance, residential mortgage, equipment finance and commercial real estate debt.
Prior to joining Schroders Capital, Brad was a Senior ABS Specialist at Manulife CQS Investment Management, responsible for developing investor relations for securitized hedge funds, multi-asset credit strategies and regulatory capital relief strategies. Prior to CQS he was a Partner and Head of Investor Relations at structured credit hedge fund, East Lodge Capital. With over 20 years of experience, Brad has also held senior roles at Haitong Investment Bank, Quest Fund Placement, Natixis Global Asset Management, HSBC Alternatives and Morgan Stanley.
Brad will report to Michelle Russell-Dowe, Co-Head of PDCA and Global Head of Securitized Product and Asset-based Finance and he will be based in London.
Brad’s addition is a continuation of Schroders Capital’s commitment to its PDCA business and the growth of its asset-backed and asset-based securitized capabilities.
The SP&ABF team continues to grow and deliver innovative solutions across liquid, semi-liquid and private closed-end funds as well as custom-made solutions to meet the evolving needs of its growing global client base. The team has recently celebrated surpassing $20bn in AUM[1].
Brad brings extensive experience and industry relationships to his new role, making him core to building and supporting the SP&ABF team’s products and clients. He will play a key role in developing products and sales strategy execution. In addition to maintaining and deepening relationships, Brad will help shape new investment strategies, mandates, and innovative client solutions.
The leadership Brad will provide in his new role is critical to supporting the continued growth in the Schroders Capital SP&ABF continuum of products and the increased investor demand for the team’s high income offerings. The SP&ABF universe includes eligible investments across securities, loans, leases and receivables that exceed $40 trillion. Often referred to as specialty finance, and including other secured asset-based debts, these markets offer a dynamic range of opportunities as markets develop and as the impact and involvement of regulated buyers and lenders change. These inefficient markets continue to deliver compelling, diversifying income opportunities.[2]
Schroders Capital’s Securitized Product & Asset-Based Finance team, is a global business, servicing global clients, and now has 28 investors, investment directors and product executives based in its hubs of New York, London, Zurich Singapore and Frankfurt. With a focus on developed, investment grade regions across the U.S., UK, Europe and Australia, the team’s focus encompasses direct investments such as loans, pools of loans and leases, receivables and risk transfer across both consumer, corporate and small business borrowers. This also entails consumer finance, corporate finance, residential mortgage, equipment finance and commercial real estate debt.
Prior to joining Schroders Capital, Brad was a Senior ABS Specialist at Manulife CQS Investment Management, responsible for developing investor relations for securitized hedge funds, multi-asset credit strategies and regulatory capital relief strategies. Prior to CQS he was a Partner and Head of Investor Relations at structured credit hedge fund, East Lodge Capital. With over 20 years of experience, Brad has also held senior roles at Haitong Investment Bank, Quest Fund Placement, Natixis Global Asset Management, HSBC Alternatives and Morgan Stanley.
Brad will report to Michelle Russell-Dowe, Co-Head of PDCA and Global Head of Securitized Product and Asset-based Finance and he will be based in London.
Michelle Russell-Dowe, Co-Head of PDCA and Global Head of Securitized Product and Asset-based Finance, Schroders Capital said:
“We are so pleased to welcome Brad to the team. His extensive experience and strong industry knowledge are best in class and will continue to enhance our ability to bring first class solutions in specialty finance to our clients and prospective clients
“Brad’s investor relations background brings a unique enhancement to PDCA. Investor demand is greater than ever for investments that offer a combination of income, the ability to capitalise on opportunity and a differentiated source of income with lower correlations to traditional liquid and private investments.
“The increased demand is driven by the need for income, structural protection, and diversification, but also within a flexible framework that can address particular needs for periodic liquidity, lower volatility or higher quality and strong security. Brad’s expertise will support the development of innovative strategies and solutions in this evolving market.
“In today’s credit landscape, value comes from a disciplined approach grounded in fundamentals, underwriting and structuring abilities, using these core skills across a flexible toolkit to address the opportunities of today, and those of tomorrow as the markets evolve. Our team has been investing in this highly diverse asset class since its inception; our flexible toolkit allows us to choose the right tool at the right time and in the optimal format, and to deliver income-oriented outcomes.
“Brad is an exciting addition to our team and his partnership will play a key role in our ability to respond and scale with the demand and needs of our clients in mind.”
Brad Ross-Williams, Investment Director, Securitized Product & Asset-based Finance, Schroders Capital, said:
“The rapid growth of securitised and asset-based finance is creating exceptional opportunities to deliver resilient, long-term portfolio outcomes across market cycles. Schroders Capital’s differentiated and proven approach positions us uniquely in these markets, and I’m excited to work closely with Michelle and the team to deliver innovative solutions for our investors.”
Schroders Capital’s PDCA business, co-led by Michelle Russell-Dowe and Stephan Ruoff, oversees more than $38bn in assets under management[3]. With more than 100 professionals, PDCA focuses on income including real estate debt, infrastructure debt, asset-based finance, specialty finance and insurance-linked securities (ILS).
For further information, please contact:
Rachael Dowers, Media Relations Lead, Private Markets
+44 207 658 2086
rachael.dowers@schroders.com
Andy Pearce, Head of Media Relations
+44 207 658 2203
andy.pearce@schroders.com
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Schroders Capital provides investors with access to a broad range of private market investment opportunities, portfolio building blocks and customised private market strategies. Its team focuses on delivering best-in-class, risk-adjusted returns and executing investments through a combination of direct investment capabilities and broader solutions in all private market asset classes, through comingled funds and customised private market mandates.
The team aims to achieve sustainable returns through a rigorous approach and in alignment with a culture characterised by performance, collaboration and integrity.
With $111 billion (£81 billion; €94.5 billion)* assets under management, Schroders Capital offers a diversified range of investment strategies, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and debt/credit products such as liquid securitised products, asset-based finance, specialty finance insurance-linked securities, real estate debt, infrastructure debt, and impact finance thru BlueOrchard.
*Assets under management as at 30 June 2025 (including non-fee earning dry powder and in-house cross holdings
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Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies. The company offers innovative products and solutions through four core business divisions: Public Markets, Solutions, Wealth Management, and Schroders Capital, which focuses on private markets, including private equity, renewable infrastructure investing, private debt & credit alternatives, and real estate.
Schroders aims to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. This means directing capital towards resilient businesses with sustainable business models, consistently with the investment goals of its clients. Schroders serves a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.
[1] As at 30 Sept 2025
Schroders Capital
Schroders Capital provides investors with access to a broad range of private market investment opportunities, portfolio building blocks and customised private market strategies. Its team focuses on delivering best-in-class, risk-adjusted returns and executing investments through a combination of direct investment capabilities and broader solutions in all private market asset classes, through comingled funds and customised private market mandates.
The team aims to achieve sustainable returns through a rigorous approach and in alignment with a culture characterised by performance, collaboration and integrity.
With $111 billion (£81 billion; €94.5 billion)* assets under management, Schroders Capital offers a diversified range of investment strategies, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and debt/credit products such as liquid securitised products, asset-based finance, specialty finance insurance-linked securities, real estate debt, infrastructure debt, and impact finance thru BlueOrchard.
*Assets under management as at 30 June 2025 (including non-fee earning dry powder and in-house cross holdings
Schroders plc
Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions, with £776.6 billion (€906.6 billion; $1064.2 billion) of assets under management at 30 June 2025. As a UK listed FTSE100 company, Schroders has a market capitalisation of circa £6 billion and over 5,800 employees across 38 locations. Established in 1804, Schroders remains true to its roots as a family-founded business. The Principal Shareholder Group continues to be a significant shareholder, holding approximately 44% of the issued share capital.
Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies. The company offers innovative products and solutions through four core business divisions: Public Markets, Solutions, Wealth Management, and Schroders Capital, which focuses on private markets, including private equity, renewable infrastructure investing, private debt & credit alternatives, and real estate.
Schroders aims to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. This means directing capital towards resilient businesses with sustainable business models, consistently with the investment goals of its clients. Schroders serves a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.
[1] As at 30 Sept 2025
[3] As at 30 June 2025
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