Franko Jira
About Franko Jira
Franko Jira is a Private Equity and Venture Capital Research Associate currently working at Harvard Business School and Morgan Stanley. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard University and has experience in investment research and analysis.
Current Role at Morgan Stanley
Franko Jira currently serves as a Technology Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley, a position he has held since 2022. He works in Menlo Park, California, contributing to various technology investment banking projects. His role involves analyzing market trends and assisting in the execution of investment banking transactions.
Experience at Harvard Business School
Franko Jira has been a Private Equity/Venture Capital Research Associate at Harvard Business School since 2021. In this role, he engages in research related to private equity and venture capital, supporting faculty and contributing to academic projects. He previously worked at Harvard Business School as a Private Equity Research Assistant in 2020 for 10 months.
Educational Background at Harvard University
Franko Jira studied at Harvard University from 2018 to 2022, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. His education provided him with a strong foundation in economic principles and analytical skills, which he applies in his current roles in investment banking and research.
Previous Roles in Financial Analysis
Before his current positions, Franko Jira worked as a Research Analyst at Rothman Investment Management LLC from 2020 to 2021. He also held various roles at Harvard College Consulting Group, including Associate and Analyst in 2019, and served as an Investment Research Analyst at the Harvard Financial Analysts Club during the same year.
High School Education
Franko Jira completed his high school education at Atascadero High School from 2014 to 2018. This foundational education set the stage for his future academic and professional pursuits in economics and finance.