Blake Thompson, Cfa
About Blake Thompson, Cfa
Blake Thompson is an Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies with a background in finance and economics, having previously worked at Swiss Re, Vericast, Raymond James, Two Harbors Investment Corp., and Mutual of Omaha.
Current Role at Jefferies
Blake Thompson is currently an Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies, based in New York, New York, United States. He began this role in 2022. In his position, he is involved in various financial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and provides advisory services to clients. His role requires extensive financial analysis, valuation, and strategic advisory skills.
Previous Experience at Swiss Re
Before joining Jefferies, Blake Thompson worked at Swiss Re as an AVP, Investment Professional - Principal Investments & Acquisitions. He was with the company from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he played a key role in the principal investments and acquisitions team, analyzing investment opportunities, and executing transactions. His responsibilities included due diligence, financial modeling, and collaborating with senior management.
Background at Vericast and Raymond James
Blake Thompson's professional journey includes a role at Vericast as an Associate in Corporate Development from 2019 to 2020. Here, he was involved in identifying and evaluating potential acquisition targets and supporting corporate strategy initiatives. Prior to this, he worked at Raymond James as an Investment Banking Analyst from 2017 to 2019, a position where he was responsible for financial analysis, modeling, and assisting in executing various investment banking transactions.
Education and Finance Expertise
Blake Thompson holds a Master of Science (MS) in Finance from Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management, where he studied from 2016 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, specializing in Finance and Economics, from Creighton University, completed between 2011 and 2015. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in financial principles and economic theory.