Ays Ates
About Ays Ates
Ays Ates is an Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies in the New York City Metropolitan Area with a background in finance and energy management.
Current Professional Role
Ays Ates is currently serving as an Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He began this role in 2023. Previously, he worked at Jefferies in various capacities, starting as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in 2020, progressing to an Investment Banking Analyst from 2021 to 2023.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Ays Ates gained extensive experience in the financial sector. He served as a Private Equity Analyst at LP Analyst in Dallas, Texas, for three months in 2019. Furthermore, he worked as a Venture Capital Seasonal Analyst at Blossom Street Ventures from 2018 to 2019.
Education
Ays Ates studied at Southern Methodist University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Finance and Energy Management, and a minor in Women's and Gender Studies. Additionally, he attended the SMU Cox School of Business, specializing in Finance with a focus on Alternative Asset Management and Energy Management. He was an active member of the Encap & LCM Group Alternative Asset Management Center during his studies.
Early Career Development
Ays Ates's career in investment banking began with securing an incoming Investment Banking Analyst position at Jefferies in New York. This foundation facilitated his transition through various roles within the company, providing him with a solid grounding in the financial sector.