Chris Mc Dowell
About Chris Mc Dowell
Chris McDowell is the Vice President of Investment Banking at Jefferies, specializing in the software and cybersecurity sectors. He has a proven track record in supporting and leading deals from $30 million to over $5 billion in enterprise value.
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Chris McDowell serves as Vice President of Investment Banking at Jefferies since 2022. His role involves overseeing investment banking activities with a special focus on software and cybersecurity sectors. Based in San Francisco, California, Chris contributes to strategic financial decisions and client transactions.
Career at Jefferies
Chris McDowell joined Jefferies as an Investment Banking Senior Associate in 2022 and held the position for eight months before advancing to Vice President. At Jefferies, he has led and supported multiple high-value deals ranging from $30 million to over $5 billion, driving client success through expert financial advisement and transaction execution.
Experience at Momentum Cyber
Before his current role at Jefferies, Chris McDowell worked as an Investment Banking Senior Associate at Momentum Cyber from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he specialized in the cybersecurity sector, leveraging his expertise to facilitate significant deals and support client objectives in a highly competitive market.
Early Career at Piper Jaffray
Chris McDowell began his investment banking career at Piper Jaffray where he served as an Investment Banking Associate from 2018 to 2020. At Piper Jaffray, he gained valuable experience and contributed to various transactions, laying the foundation for his expertise in the financial industry.
Education and Expertise
Chris McDowell holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Emory University's Goizueta Business School, obtained between 2016 and 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Belmont Abbey College. His educational background and specialization in software and cybersecurity sectors have equipped him with the skills to excel in investment banking.