CQS (US), LLC

Sir Michael Hintze is the founder and majority shareholder of CQS, setting the firm's investment philosophy. The US operations are led by a senior team based in New York, though the firm does not publicly name a specific US head. Investment decisions follow the firm's credit-specialist, fundamental-analysis approach, with teams in London, New York, and Hong Kong (public record).

CQS operates a multi-strategy credit platform, including long/short credit, structured credit, asset-backed securities, and direct lending. The firm targets both liquid and illiquid credit opportunities globally. Its flagship funds include the CQS Credit Multi-Asset Fund and CQS Global Convertible Fund (public record).

The firm engages both through funds and direct investments. It manages commingled credit funds for institutional investors, and through its direct-lending activities, originates loans directly to middle-market companies. The US entity focuses on North American credit opportunities, including structured credit and direct lending (public record).

CQS is owned and controlled by Sir Michael Hintze. Hintze founded the firm in 1999 and remains the majority shareholder as of 2025. The firm's capital base comes from institutional investors, including pension funds and insurance companies, alongside Hintze's own capital (public record).

CQS is primarily a credit investor across the capital structure and across stages. It invests in publicly traded credit securities, structured products, and private direct lending to established companies. The firm does not focus on early-stage equity or venture capital (public record).