Claire Duffy
About Claire Duffy
Claire Duffy is an Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies, with a background in finance and IT from the University of Virginia.
Current Position at Jefferies
Claire Duffy is currently an Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies in New York, New York, United States. She began her role in 2022 and is part of the Jefferies Healthcare Investment Banking team. Her work focuses on transactions and advisory services within the healthcare sector. Throughout her tenure, Claire has gained experience in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and preparing pitch books and client presentations specific to healthcare investment banking deals.
Previous Roles in Investment Banking and Private Equity
Before her current role, Claire Duffy served as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Jefferies in 2021 for 2 months. In 2020, she interned at Broadtree Partners, LLC as a Private Equity Intern in Charlotte, North Carolina, for 3 months. These positions allowed Claire to develop a strong foundation in financial analysis, deal evaluation, and market research, helping her build a comprehensive understanding of investment banking and private equity sectors.
Commerce Career Peer Coach Experience
From 2021 to 2022, Claire worked as a Commerce Career Peer Coach at the McIntire School of Commerce in Charlottesville, VA, United States. In this role, she provided career coaching to peers, helping them navigate their career paths and prepare for professional opportunities. This role underscored her leadership abilities and her commitment to helping others succeed in their careers.
Educational Background and Academic Achievements
Claire Duffy graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Commerce, specializing in Finance and IT with a concentration in Quantitative Finance, from 2018 to 2022. She also attended the UVA McIntire School of Commerce from 2020 to 2022. Prior to her university education, Claire attended Algonquin Regional High School, where she maintained an impressive GPA of 4.97/5.0.
Leadership Roles at University of Virginia
During her time at the University of Virginia, Claire held several leadership positions. She served as the CEO of Smart Woman Securities at UVA from 2019 to 2021 and was the President of Enactus from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she co-chaired the University Peer Advising Link (ULink) from 2019 to 2021. These roles reflect her commitment to leadership and her ability to drive initiatives within academic and organizational settings.