Soonho Kwon

Institutional sales and alternative investment professional with 16+ years of experience across asset managers, securities firms, and insurance companies. Proven track record in fundraising, investor coverage, and cross-border capital markets. Strong relationships with Korean institutional investors including pensions, insurers, and asset managers. Brings both GP and LP experience to connect global investment strategies with institutional capital.

Senior Fund Manager, Alternative Investments - VI Asset Management

(2021-09 - 2025-12)

• Raised and managed CAD 100M+ across alternative investment strategies.
• Led institutional investor coverage and fundraising initiatives with Korean LPs.
• Originated and executed cross-border investments across real estate and credit strategies.
• Managed investor relationships and delivered investment materials including IC and client reporting.

Senior Manager, Alternative Investments - Hana Securities

(2020-05 - 2021-09)

• Sourced and evaluated domestic and cross-border alternative investment opportunities across real estate, credit, and private equity.
• Led due diligence, underwriting review, and internal investment committee approvals for prospective transactions.
• Coordinated with institutional investors and strategic partners on capital participation and execution.

Senior Alternative Investment Manager - Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance

(2017-08 - 2020-05)

• Deployed CAD 300M+ across global alternative investments against total assets exceeding CAD 1B.
• Led evaluation of global GPs and executed fund and co-investment decisions.
• Prepared and presented investment committee materials to support approval decisions.
• Managed institutional relationships and monitored portfolio performance across global investments.

Manager, Overseas Alternative Investments - Meritz Securities

(2016-04 - 2017-08)

• Underwrote and structured European real estate and credit investments.
• Executed sell-down and capital placement of underwritten assets to institutional investors.
• Led end-to-end due diligence and investment committee preparation through full deal execution.
• Executed cross-border transactions and supported capital raising activities.

Associate, Institutional Client Services - Allianz Global Investors Korea

(2011-08 - 2015-03)

• Supported senior sales professionals in institutional client coverage and relationship management.
• Prepared sales presentations, RFPs, DDQs, and client marketing materials.
• Coordinated client meetings, reporting requests, and follow-up deliverables.
• Assisted with pipeline tracking, account servicing, and internal sales support functions.

Assessment Processing Examiner (SP-04) - Canada Revenue Agency

(2009-02 - 2009-09)

• Reviewed taxpayer filings and assessed compliance with Canadian tax regulations.
• Contacted taxpayers regarding filing deficiencies, missing information, and required corrections.
• Managed written correspondence and case follow-up to resolve outstanding tax matters.

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Comm - University of Toronto, Rotman School (2003 - 2008)