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MKP Capital opens London office; expands in New York

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MKP Capital Management, a diversified alternative asset manager, has opened a European office at 3 St James’s Square in London. The London location will enhance the firm’s ability to pursue investment opportunities globally and to service clients in Europe and the Middle East. The firm has also made four new executive hires in New York. 

 “The opening of our London office and additions to the New York team reflect our commitment to building upon the values that have helped us deliver industry-leading risk-adjusted returns for over 15 years,” says Patrick McMahon, MKP’s Founder and CEO. “With these developments, we are bolstering our insights into worldwide investment opportunities, strengthening our comprehensive risk management culture, and enhancing client service to our global investor base.” 
 
Karim Nsouli, Emerging Markets portfolio manager, has relocated to London along with several other team members for the office’s May 2011 opening. The firm will also hire additional London-based staff. 
 
The following professionals are joining MKP in the New York office:
 
John Li joins as Director and Portfolio Manager and will be responsible for U.S. Rates strategies. Li spent more than 10 years at Deutsche Bank, serving most recently as Director of UST Swaps Trading. 
 
Raffaele Ghigliazza, Ph.D., joins as a Director and Risk Manager, reporting to Chief Risk Officer, Henry Lee. Prior to joining the firm, Ghigliazza worked for four years within the Structured Risk Advisory group at JPMorgan developing models for risk in various asset classes. 
 
David Burke joins as a Director with responsibility for Client Development. Burke was previously Managing Director and Head of Strategic Initiatives at hedge fund Arrowhawk Capital Partners.
 
Sean Perrota joins as Vice President and Associate Portfolio Manager and will be responsible for MKP’s financing activities. Perrota was most recently at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, specializing in providing long and short financing to fixed income hedge funds and separate accounts.  

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