Andy Nick
About Andy Nick
Andy Nick is the Managing Director of Private Capital Advisory at Jefferies, with over a decade of experience in investment banking and private capital advisory roles.
Current Position at Jefferies
Andy Nick is currently serving as Managing Director in Private Capital Advisory at Jefferies. He began this role in 2021 and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His responsibilities include advising institutional investors and financial sponsors on secondary market transactions. This role leverages his extensive experience in investment banking and private capital advisory.
Previous Roles at Greenhill & Co.
Before joining Jefferies, Andy Nick worked at Greenhill & Co. as Managing Director from 2015 to 2021. His six-year tenure in the San Francisco Bay Area contributed significantly to his expertise in advising on secondary market transactions. During this period, he further honed his skills in navigating complex financial landscapes.
Career at Cogent Partners, LP
Andy Nick has held multiple roles at Cogent Partners, LP, showcasing a clear trajectory of growth. He started as an Associate from 2008 to 2010 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, then advanced to Vice President from 2010 to 2012. From 2013 to 2015, he served as Director in the San Francisco Bay Area, significantly building his advisory capabilities across various roles and locations.
Educational Background
Andy Nick holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, attained between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, he earned a BBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, completed from 1998 to 2002. His educational foundation is further complemented by his time at Lamar High School from 1995 to 1998.
Professional Experience in Investment Banking
Apart from his roles in private capital advisory, Andy Nick has substantial experience in investment banking. He worked as an Associate at Citi Markets and Banking from 2007 to 2008 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area and had a brief stint as a Summer Associate at Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. in New York City in 2006. His early career also includes a three-year period as a Senior Associate in Transaction Advisory Services at Ernst & Young LLP from 2002 to 2005.