Claire Solomon
About Claire Solomon
Claire Solomon is an Operations Manager at Burford Capital, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in managing assets for financial institutions and has contributed to significant operational transitions in the finance sector.
Current Role at Burford Capital
Claire Solomon serves as the Operations Manager at Burford Capital, a position she has held since 2016 in Chicago, IL. In this role, she specializes in providing financing solutions for complex litigation and arbitration matters. Her responsibilities include managing operations and ensuring efficient processes within the organization. Solomon's expertise in asset management is evident as she oversees operations related to endowments, pension funds, and financial institutions.
Previous Experience at Gerchen Keller Capital, LLC
Before joining Burford Capital, Claire Solomon worked at Gerchen Keller Capital, LLC as an Operations Associate from 2014 to 2016 in Chicago, IL. During her tenure, she played a key role in advisory services for legal and regulatory risk management. Solomon was instrumental in managing operations during the transition of Gerchen Keller Capital to Burford Capital, contributing to the integration of over $1.4 billion in assets.
Internship Experience
Claire Solomon began her professional journey with internships that provided foundational experience in operations and resource management. In 2010, she interned at the Gesundheit! Institute in Cambridge, MA for two months. The following year, she served as an Intake and Resource Clinic Intern at the International Institute of New England in Boston, MA, also for two months. These roles helped her develop skills relevant to her current position.
Educational Background
Claire Solomon has a solid educational foundation in business and history. She studied at The Fullbridge Program, where she focused on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, earning her Bachelor's Degree in 2012. Additionally, she attended Connecticut College, achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in History, graduating Cum Laude in 2012. Earlier, she completed her high school education at Albuquerque Academy, earning her diploma in 2008.
Management Experience
In addition to her roles in finance and operations, Claire Solomon has management experience in retail. She worked as a Store Manager at Piggy Toes in the Greater Chicago Area from 2012 to 2014. This position allowed her to develop leadership skills and gain insights into operational management in a retail environment, complementing her financial expertise.