Jesse Polen
About Jesse Polen
Jesse Polen is the Director of Strategy and Corporate Development at Alight Solutions in Chicago, Illinois, with over a decade of experience in corporate development and investment banking.
Current Position at Alight Solutions
Jesse Polen currently holds the position of Director of Strategy and Corporate Development at Alight Solutions in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, Polen focuses on high-level strategic initiatives and oversees corporate development efforts. This position underscores his ongoing dedication to driving growth and facilitating mergers and acquisitions within the company.
Previous Roles at Alight Solutions
Before becoming a Director, Jesse Polen served in multiple progressively responsible roles at Alight Solutions. He was a Senior Manager of Strategy and Corporate Development from 2019 to 2020, and prior to that, a Manager in the same department from 2018 to 2019. During these terms, Polen contributed significantly to the company's strategic initiatives, eventually playing a key role in the execution of a significant merger and acquisition platform.
Earlier Career Experience in Corporate Development
Jesse Polen has amassed over a decade of experience in corporate development and investment banking. Before joining Alight Solutions, he worked as a Corporate Development Associate at Sotera Health from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he honed his skills as an Investment Banking Analyst at Baird from 2014 to 2016 and as a Valuation & Financial Opinions Analyst at Stout Risius Ross from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background in Finance
Jesse Polen obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. This solid educational foundation in finance has been instrumental in his career, providing him with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in various strategic and corporate development roles.
Early Career and Internships
Jesse Polen's early career includes diverse roles and internships that provided foundational experience in finance and corporate management. He served as a Finance Intern at Health Care REIT in 2012 and as a Comptroller Assistant at Ivanhoe Country Club in 2011. These roles were pivotal in shaping his expertise and understanding of financial operations and corporate development.