Austin Mages
About Austin Mages
Austin Mages is a Leveraged Finance Associate at Ally in Chicago, Illinois, with over 5 years of experience in evaluating and executing debt investments and equity co-investments.
Title and Position at Ally
Austin Mages currently holds the position of Leveraged Finance Associate at Ally. He has been in this role since 2021, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. His responsibilities include evaluating and executing debt investments and equity co-investments, supporting middle-market private equity backed leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, acquisitions, refinancings, and restructurings.
Previous Roles at Ally
Prior to becoming a Leveraged Finance Associate, Austin Mages served in several other roles at Ally. From 2020 to 2021, he was a Leveraged Finance Senior Analyst for 11 months. Before that, he was a Leveraged Finance Analyst from 2018 to 2020, for a duration of two years. All these roles were in Chicago, Illinois, and contributed significantly to his expertise in leveraged finance.
Internship at FDIC
In 2017, Austin Mages completed an internship with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in the Division of Insurance and Research (DIR). This internship, which lasted for 2 months, was based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. During this time, he gained valuable insights into financial regulations and insurance mechanisms, complementing his subsequent roles in finance.
Education and Degrees
Austin Mages earned a Bachelor of Science in both Financial Mathematics and Economics from the University of Michigan. His studies spanned from 2014 to 2017, equipping him with a robust academic foundation in financial analysis and economic principles that have been fundamental to his career in leveraged finance.
Industry Expertise and Experience
Austin Mages has over 5 years of experience in the finance industry, particularly focused on evaluating and executing debt investments and equity co-investments. He specializes in supporting middle-market private equity backed leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, acquisitions, refinancings, and restructurings. His experience spans multiple industry sectors, making him a versatile asset in his field.