Meet Our Team
We combine institutional expertise with a personal approach because the best partnerships are built on trust

Anna-Maria Kessler
Fund Operations Manager

Anna-Maria Kessler
Fund Operations Manager
Fund Operations Manager with more than 10 years of experience in setting up, operating and auditing European fund structures. Responsible for the fund’s operations, reporting and valuation as well as ensuring efficient processes and regulatory compliance. Always working closely with the fund’s AIFM as well as supporting fund strategy and product development processes.

Aylin Guenduez
Investment Manager

Aylin Guenduez
Investment Manager
Investment Manager with more than five years of experience in tailored financing solutions, focused on European Large- and Mid-market lending. Two years of experience in Investment Banking. Responsible for sourcing, execution and monitoring of direct lending investments.

Dominik Ochs
Managing Director

Dominik Ochs
Managing Director
Managing Director with extensive experience in leveraged finance and private credit across Europe and the US. Responsible for the firm’s investment activities including investment strategy, deal origination, portfolio construction and risk management in the DACH region, Benelux, and the UK. Having a lead role in building up the debt portfolio with a focus on leveraged buy-out transactions and growth finance in the small cap and lower mid-market space.

Emeka Okolocha
Investment Analyst

Emeka Okolocha
Investment Analyst
Investment analyst with experience in M&A advisory, project finance, debt structuring, and private equity across energy, infrastructure, and industrials. Previously supported the execution of M&A and debt-mandates at a boutique advisory firm. Supporting the origination, analysis, and execution of private debt investments as well as financial modelling and credit assessment of potential investment opportunities.

Dr. Frédéric Brodach
Managing Partner

Dr. Frédéric Brodach
Managing Partner
Managing Partner with extensive experience in structuring, setting up and operating European fund structures. Responsible for the finance and operations functions of the firm’s European private debt platform, including fund governance, processes, reporting, payments, and engagement with service providers. Member of the Investment Committee and Director of the GP.

Katharina May
Office Manager

Katharina May
Office Manager
Office Manager with more than 15 years of experience as a team and management assistant, having worked in the financial sector. Responsible for administrative processes as well as the organization and execution of firm events. Delivering high-quality customer and service experiences.

Mimi Maihöfer
Investment Manager

Mimi Maihöfer
Investment Manager
Investment Manager with experience in direct lending within the European lower mid-market and prior exposure to fund investments. Responsible for analysis, execution and monitoring of private credit transactions. Supports origination and sourcing activities, including coverage of the UK market.

Lukas Niehaves-Zhang
Fund Operations Associate

Lukas Niehaves-Zhang
Fund Operations Associate
Fund Operations Associate supporting the day-to-day management and development of private debt funds across the full fund lifecycle. Responsible for fund operations, reporting, and fund structuring. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Ensures efficient processes, regulatory compliance and high-quality investor-level transparency.

Taisiya Petrova
Investment Associate

Taisiya Petrova
Investment Associate
Investment Associate with a background in strategy consulting and financial services, working closely with the Managing Partners on the development of the firm's European private debt platform. Her role spans fund strategy and product development as well as fund-level value creation initiatives. Taisiya also supports investor relations, contributing to institutional investor engagement and fundraising.

Timo Bartell
Managing Partner

Timo Bartell
Managing Partner
Managing Partner with extensive experience in European private debt and capital markets. Responsible for the strategic direction and development of the firm’s European private debt platform, including underwriting standards, investment decision-making as well as overseeing relationships with institutional investors and strategic partners. Member of the Investment Committee.

Timo Ebert
Investment Analyst

Timo Ebert
Investment Analyst
Investment Analyst with experience in credit analysis, structured finance and corporate valuation. Supports the sourcing, underwriting and execution of direct lending investments, including financial modelling, credit assessment and sector analysis. Involved in transaction due diligence, preparation of investment materials and ongoing portfolio monitoring across European lower mid-market transactions.

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Careers at RSI Capital
At RSI Capital, responsibility comes early. As a small team, we work closely together - in a culture that is open, supportive and collaborative by design, where everyone is involved in transactions, discussions and decisions from day one.
We look for ambitious teamplayers who combine analytical precision with genuine curiosity about businesses and the people behind them. If this sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you directly.
