Robert Bush Named Managing Director at Reckoner Capital
The firm has tapped the industry veteran to lead its risk retention financing platform.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Corporate Finance
Reckoner Capital Management appointed Robert Bush as the new Managing Director of Reckoner Capital Company. The New York-based firm expects this hire to help address growing demand for balance sheet flexibility among securitization issuers.
Why it matters
Issuers in the CLO, ABS, RMBS, and CMBS markets are increasingly seeking ways to optimize their risk retention positions. Bush's appointment signals a strategic push by the firm to capture this market share with specialized financing solutions.
Reckoner Capital Management operates in partnership with RedBird Capital Partners, which currently manages $15 billion in assets. The firm specializes in risk retention financing across various securitization sectors, including CMBS and CLO.
The players
Robert Bush
He is the new Managing Director of Reckoner Capital Company and brings extensive experience from roles at firms including J.P. Morgan, Nomura, and BMO Capital Markets.
Anna Di Pietro
She serves as the Executive Director at Reckoner Capital Management and will partner with Robert Bush to build out the firm's financing capabilities.
RedBird Capital Partners
This investment firm manages $15 billion in assets and serves as a strategic partner to Reckoner Capital Management.
The details
Robert Bush will collaborate with Executive Director Anna Di Pietro to develop and scale the risk retention financing platform for the company. The duo plans to introduce the platform to industry sponsors, bankers, and dealers at the upcoming ABS East event.
Timeline
Reckoner Capital Company was launched earlier this year.
Robert Bush was appointed Managing Director on September 30, 2026.
The RCC platform will be presented at ABS East in Miami on October 18, 2026.
Market Dynamics
The move follows a period of heightened demand for specialized capital solutions necessitated by the Dodd-Frank Act risk retention requirements. This launch positions the firm to compete directly with traditional banking capital by offering issuers more balance sheet flexibility.
This appointment marks a shift in how securitization issuers may secure financing for their risk retention positions. Clients and partners should expect new outreach regarding the firm's liquidity solutions leading up to the October industry summit.
The takeaway
The appointment of Robert Bush underscores a broader trend of specialized investment firms entering the securitization space to offer niche liquidity. Market participants should monitor the ABS East debut to assess how this platform changes existing risk retention strategies.
What happens next
The firm is scheduled to debut its new financing platform to industry participants at the ABS East conference in Miami on October 18, 2026.
Further reading
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More information
View the Reckoner Capital Company business information to learn more about their financing services.
