Nicolai Ceban
About Nicolai Ceban
Nicolai Ceban is an M&A Analyst with a strong background in finance and mergers and acquisitions. He has held various positions in the field, including roles at TortoiseEcofin and Creative Planning, and has a distinguished academic record from the University of Kansas.
Work at Creative Planning
Nicolai Ceban has been employed at Creative Planning as an M&A Analyst since 2021. In this role, he focuses on mergers and acquisitions, leveraging his analytical skills and financial knowledge. His experience in this position has contributed to his professional development in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience in M&A and Finance
Prior to his current role, Nicolai worked at TortoiseEcofin as an Analyst from 2020 to 2021, following an internship there from 2019 to 2020. He also served as a Mergers & Acquisitions Teaching Assistant at The University of Kansas School of Business in 2019. Additionally, he gained experience as an Investment Banking Intern at DecisionPoint Advisors in 2018 and as an Accounting Intern at RedStone Logistics in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Nicolai Ceban studied at The University of Kansas, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from 2015 to 2018. He then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the same institution, graduating with distinction in 2019. His academic focus included finance, and he excelled in courses such as Portfolio Management, where he conducted research and developed financial models.
Athletic Achievements
During his time at The University of Kansas, Nicolai was a Division 1 Student-Athlete from 2015 to 2018. He achieved six-time All-American status and became a Big XII Conference Champion. He represented the university in seven D1 National Championships and was named the 2018 Student-Athlete of the Year for his academic and athletic accomplishments.
Language Proficiency
Nicolai Ceban is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Russian, Romanian, and Ukrainian. This proficiency enhances his ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments and contributes to his analytical work in finance.