• With more than 20 years of experience in Institutional Capital Markets, Bob will focus on Fixed Income, Whole Loans, CRA and Real Estate at Mesirow

• Addition of Djorup part of continuing strategic growth of Institutional Sales & Trading team

CHICAGO, December 12, 2023 – Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced that Bob Djorup has joined the firm as Managing Director, Mesirow Institutional Sales and Trading. In this role, Bob will focus on Fixed Income, Whole Loans, CRA and Real Estate. Bob brings more than 20 years of experience in Institutional Capital Markets to the firm.

“I am excited to join Mesirow and contribute to the growth of Mesirow’s Institutional Sales and Trading team,” said Bob Djorup. “Mesirow's commitment to excellence and client-focused approach align with my own values. I look forward to leveraging my experience and working closely with the team to provide tailored solutions that benefit our clients.”

Prior to joining Mesirow, Bob was Senior Director of Fixed Income at 1010dataSymphonyAI covering Banks, Money Managers, Hedge Funds and REITs. He will add extensive experience in transacting MBS, ABS, CMBS and Whole Loans to Mesirow.

“Strategically expanding our team and capabilities is a vital part of our commitment to serving clients,” said Jeff Levine, Chief Operating Officer, Institutional Sales and Trading. “Bob brings specific skills to Mesirow that will enhance our ability to provide high-quality sales and trading solutions. We are excited to welcome him to the team and, in the months ahead, look forward to bringing on additional talent to the firm.”

Mesirow Capital Markets teams both advise and provide capital as a principal, supporting clients' efforts to manage liquidity, monetize real estate assets, access long-term financing solutions and fund capital and infrastructure projects. 

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Mesirow was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business and one of the Top 100 RIA firms by Barron’s.

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