Francis oversees Callan's private credit research efforts as a member of our Private Markets Consulting Group.
Francis Griffin is the head of private credit research on Callan’s Private Credit Consulting Team. Francis joined Callan in 2024, and his work spans strategic planning, portfolio construction, manager due diligence, and ongoing monitoring. Francis has broad research responsibilities across private credit strategies, including direct lending, specialty finance, opportunistic credit, distressed, and multi-strategy funds. He serves as the lead consultant for multiple private credit clients, providing strategic guidance on the development and implementation of their programs. Francis is a member of Callan’s Alternatives Review Committee.
Francis brings over 25 years of experience in private markets, working in investment research, business development, and portfolio management roles at banks, consultants, and asset management firms. Prior to Callan, he was an operating partner of credit strategies at Investcorp Strategic Capital Group. He has also held senior roles at Langschiff Capital Partners, Angelo Gordon, and Verus Investments.
Francis earned an MBA in finance from the University of Minnesota and a BA in history from the College of the Holy Cross.