Gerad Sockol
About Gerad Sockol
Gerad Sockol is an Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies in Boston, Massachusetts, with a background in accounting and finance from Northeastern University.
Current Position at Jefferies
Gerad Sockol currently holds the position of Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies in Boston, Massachusetts, since 2022. At Jefferies, he specializes in the Automotive Aftermarket coverage group within the Investment Banking Division. His role involves providing financial advisory and investment banking services.
Previous Roles at Jefferies
Prior to his current role, Gerad Sockol worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies from 2020 to 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. During his time as an analyst, he developed skills in financial modeling, market analysis, and client management.
Educational Background
Gerad Sockol earned his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Northeastern University, studying there from 2015 to 2020. He graduated summa cum laude from the D'Amore-McKim School of Business. He also completed his high school education at Westborough High School from 2011 to 2015.
Early Career and Internships
Gerad Sockol's early career includes various internships and roles. He worked at BB&T Capital Markets as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in 2019 and Andersen as a Corporate Tax Intern the same year. Additionally, he has experience as a Financial Management Program Co-Op at GE Oil & Gas from 2016 to 2017 and as a Direct Lending Spring Analyst at THL Credit in 2018.
Academic Experience at Northeastern University
During his time at Northeastern University, Gerad Sockol held multiple roles supporting academic activities. He was a Managerial Accounting Teaching Assistant during various periods from 2017 to 2019 and an Undergraduate Research Assistant in 2020. These positions allowed him to deepen his understanding of managerial accounting and contribute to academic research.