Karen Lau helped launch Auxilior Capital Partners into the ABS market, building a career defined by results, collaboration and mentorship in treasury and capital markets. Lau, Assistant Vice President of Treasury at Auxilior Capital Partners, has established herself as a strategic and collaborative leader in the asset-backed securities (ABS) space. Over her 15-year career in treasury and capital markets, she has built a reputation for delivering results, navigating complex structures and fostering team success.
At Auxilior, Lau played a central role in launching the firm into the ABS market just three years after its founding. The successful closing of a transaction in 2023, which received enthusiastic feedback from rating agencies and investors, validated Auxilior’s positioning and highlighted her leadership. By aligning cross-functional teams and ensuring clarity throughout the process, Lau demonstrated her ability to manage complexity while maintaining focus on long-term goals.
Her career path also includes meaningful contributions at LEAF Commercial Capital and DLL, where she honed her expertise in executing ABS transactions and capital markets strategies. These experiences equipped her with both technical acumen and the ability to inspire others, qualities that continue to define her leadership today.
Lau’s management style emphasizes empowerment and mentorship. She has cultivated a young, high-performing team that thrives on innovation, collaboration and accountability. She encourages her team to challenge conventions, develop independent ideas and grow into leaders themselves. “Find a mentor who is knowledgeable and a true advocate to help you succeed. Embrace challenges as opportunities to grow. Work hard, take responsibility and learn from your mistakes. Above all, prioritize integrity,” Lau says.
Her commitment to leadership development deepened when she completed the STRIPES Leadership Program, an intensive experience that sharpened her focus on inclusive, forward-thinking strategies. The program also provided a valuable peer network, allowing her to share best practices and broaden her perspective on the challenges and opportunities within ABS. These insights reinforced her belief in leading with authenticity and vision.
Beyond her role at Auxilior, Lau remains engaged in professional training and industry forums, contributing to the growth of the ABS market as a whole. Her dedication to collaboration and knowledge sharing ensures that her influence extends well beyond her immediate team.
Colleagues recognize the distinctive impact of her leadership. “Karen brings a rare combination of strategic vision and team-first leadership,” says Matthew Goldenberg, Executive Vice President, Treasurer, Capital Markets at Auxilior. “Her work on our ABS entry not only accelerated our market presence but it also set a new standard for how we collaborate across departments and with external partners. Our investors and customers have benefited immensely from her clarity, integrity and drive. Karen elevates everyone else’s work and makes others look better, while doing it effortlessly and with a smile.”
Looking forward, Lau envisions leading a team that is not only technically proficient but also highly respected across the industry, one that embodies excellence, dedication and integrity. Through strategic execution, mentorship and an unwavering commitment to lasting impact, she continues to redefine what leadership looks like in equipment finance.
“Find a mentor who is knowledgeable and a true advocate to help you succeed. Embrace challenges as opportunities to grow. Work hard, take responsibility and learn from your mistakes. Above all, prioritize integrity.”
– Karen Lau
