Forum Investment Group Hires Janus Henderson Investors Vet for New Role
Jason Brooks has joined Forum Investment Group as its head of debt, bringing more than 22 years of capital markets, real estate securities, and investment management experience to the organization. In this newly created leadership role, Brooks will oversee all aspects of Forum’s public credit-related investment activities and strategies, helping to scale the Denver-based real estate investment and asset management firm’s credit platform and expand its capabilities in real estate lending and structured finance.
“I’m excited to join Forum at such a pivotal time in the firm’s growth,” said Brooks. ‘‘Forum’s integrated platform and long-term investment approach create a strong foundation for expanding our credit strategies.”
According to the firm, Brooks has built a reputation for deep credit experience, rigorous underwriting, and strong investment performance across public and private markets. Prior to joining Forum, he spent over 12 years at Janus Henderson Investors as a portfolio manager and global securitized products analyst, leading research and investment selection across a range of securitized fixed income strategies, including commercial mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities. Brooks managed multi-billion-dollar portfolios and drove risk-adjusted returns through market cycles.
Brooks familiarized himself with Forum while at Janus Henderson. Last spring, Janus entered into a partnership with Forum to market its Forum Real Estate Income Fund, a real estate private credit and debt-focused interval fund. A sub-adviser on the fund since its inception, Brooks, as well as John P. Kerschner – Janus’ head of securitized products – sat on its investment committee.
Prior to Janus Henderson Investors, Brooks served as director of structured securities at TIAA-CREF from 2008 to 2012, where he led CMBS research and contributed to the construction and management of fixed income mutual funds.
Early in his career, as an associate at Gramercy Capital Corp from 2007 to 2008, Brooks’ responsibilities included asset selection, surveillance, and structural leadership on both cash and synthetic securitizations backed by commercial real estate assets.
“Jason brings a valuable combination of institutional investment discipline and real estate credit depth that will be instrumental as we expand our debt strategies,” said Lee Beck, president of Forum Investment Group. “His ability to navigate complex capital structures and assess risk across the real estate and securitized landscape will enhance the value we deliver to our investors and borrowers.”
Brooks earned his Master of Business Administration from Fordham Gabelli School of Business and his Bachelor of Business Administration from William & Mary.
“I look forward to building on that momentum and helping to deliver innovative, risk-aware debt solutions that support both our investors and real estate partners,” added Brooks.
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