Jacob Sharar
About Jacob Sharar
Jacob Sharar is an Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies with a background in finance from Mays Business School - Texas A&M University.
Current Role at Jefferies
Jacob Sharar currently holds the position of Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies. He started this role in 2022. His responsibilities include providing financial advisory services, conducting market research, and analyzing financial statements.
Previous Experience at Jefferies
Before his current role, Jacob Sharar served as an Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies from 2021 to 2022. During this year-long tenure in Houston, Texas, he focused on preparing financial models and assisting in the execution of various transactions. Prior to that, he worked there as an Incoming Investment Banking Summer Analyst from 2019 to 2020, gaining initial exposure to the industry and building foundational skills.
Experience at WoodRock & Co.
Jacob Sharar has several experiences with WoodRock & Co. He worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in 2019 for 2 months, where he participated in due diligence processes and helped compile industry reports. Additionally, he attended the Investment Banking Bootcamp at WoodRock & Co. in 2018, providing him short but intensive training in investment banking fundamentals.
Early Career and Internships
Jacob Sharar gained early career experience in various roles. In 2018, he worked at Ridgewood Energy as an Intern for 3 months in Houston, Texas, focusing on energy sector research. He also attended an Investment Banking Boot Camp at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. in 2018, further honing his skills. Additionally, he served as a Team Leader at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society from 2017 to 2019, leading fundraising initiatives and community engagement efforts.
Education and Background
Jacob Sharar studied at Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, where he completed his degree in Finance. His academic tenure from 2017 to 2020 provided him with a strong foundation in financial principles, investment strategies, and economic theories. This educational background supported his subsequent career in investment banking.