Jordan Sawkin
About Jordan Sawkin
Jordan Sawkin is the Managing Director at Brookfield Asset Management in New York, with over 14 years of experience in finance and private equity.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Jordan Sawkin is currently a Managing Director at Brookfield Asset Management. Based in New York, New York, Jordan oversees various financial operations and strategies within the firm. His extensive background in private equity and asset management contributes significantly to his leadership role at Brookfield, where he utilizes his 14-plus years of industry experience. Jordan's current role entails managing and executing high-level financial transactions and ensuring the firm's investment strategies align with market opportunities.
Previous Experience at DWS Group
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Jordan Sawkin served as Senior Principal at DWS Group. During his 5-year tenure from 2018 to 2023 in London, United Kingdom, he was responsible for sourcing and executing transactions across the U.S. and Europe. His role at DWS Group involved significant responsibilities in private equity, requiring a deep understanding of market trends and investment opportunities. This position solidified his expertise in handling complex financial transactions on a global scale.
Background at Deutsche Bank and GCM Grosvenor
Jordan Sawkin's career trajectory includes influential roles at both Deutsche Bank and GCM Grosvenor. From 2016 to 2018, he was a Vice President at Deutsche Bank in London, dealing with high-stakes transactions in the financial sector. Prior to that, he spent two years from 2014 to 2016 as a Senior Associate at GCM Grosvenor, where he handled direct, co-investments, and secondary transactions across private equity and energy/infrastructure asset classes. These roles bolstered his proficiency in managing diversified investment portfolios.
Early Career at Credit Suisse
Jordan Sawkin began his career at Credit Suisse, where he worked as an Analyst from 2009 to 2014 in New York, New York. During this period, Jordan gained invaluable experience working within the private equity group. His role involved in-depth financial analysis, market research, and supporting various investment activities. This foundational experience at Credit Suisse enabled him to develop a robust skill set that would benefit his subsequent positions in the financial industry.
Education and Academic Background
Jordan Sawkin holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History from The College of Wooster, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His academic background provided him with critical thinking and analytical skills that have been essential in his finance and asset management careers. The interdisciplinary approach to his education has allowed him to appreciate and navigate the complexities of global financial markets effectively.