BTG Pactual Global Alternatives has continued to expand its credit platform with the appointment of Eric Ballantine as managing director and co-head of research.
The $11.5bn (£8.6bn) alternatives investment division of Latin American investment bank BTG Pactual said Ballantine will support the firm’s investment decision-making and underwriting processes.
Ballantine will co-lead BTG Pactual Global Alternatives’ performing credit strategy alongside Brian O’Leary.
His appointment follows several recent hires across the alternative investor’s credit strategy. The firm appointed Vincent Ingato as senior portfolio manager for performing credit and O’Leary as co-head of research for performing credit in April, while Chris Allen joined as head of performing credit in September 2025.
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BTG Pactual Global Alternatives invests across private markets in the US and Latin America, including timberland, private equity and private credit.
“Eric’s extensive sector knowledge and experience in credit markets make him an outstanding addition to our performing credit strategy,” said Gerrity Lansing, head of BTG Pactual Global Alternatives. “His appointment reinforces our continued commitment to building a strong research driven strategy and expanding our capabilities in performing credit.”
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Prior to joining BTG Pactual, Ballantine worked at CVC Credit Partners as a director and senior credit analyst. Earlier in his career, he spent eight years at Standard & Poor’s as a credit analyst.
