In this episode of NRG Insights, Marcus is joined by Gregory Tarn, Managing Director at Avamore Capital, for a candid look behind the scenes of today’s specialist lending market.
From investment banking in Switzerland and London, to heading a small, agile team in mezzanine and second-charge lending, Gregory shares what it really takes to build, lead and adapt in a lending business that’s built for today, not yesterday.
What You’ll Learn
How moving from large-corporates into small teams gave Gregory a full view of how a lending business works, end-to-end
Why agility, tech investment and relationships now go hand-in-hand in specialist lending
The market shifts from mezzanine to first-charge lending and how strategy must evolve accordingly
Why leadership in smaller finance firms means wearing many hats — and why that’s an advantage
What defines a modern lender in 2025: culture, tech-savvy operations and trusted broker partnerships
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