Jefferson Finch
About Jefferson Finch
Jefferson Finch is the Senior Vice President at Jefferies, with extensive experience in finance and international relations, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Current Position at Jefferies
Jefferson Finch has been serving as Senior Vice President at Jefferies since 2015. He works from the company's New York, NY office. In his role, he is responsible for organizing and leading investor due diligence trips to Latin America and the Caribbean, facilitating meetings with key influencers in politics, government, and the private sector. Additionally, he provides real-time market commentary on sovereign and quasi-sovereign issuers in Central America and the Caribbean to institutional investors and hedge funds.
Past Role at Nomura Securities
Jefferson Finch held the position of Associate at Nomura Securities from 2014 to 2015, based in New York, NY. During his tenure, he was involved in the analysis and communication of investment opportunities and market strategies to clients. His role primarily focused on providing insights and recommendations grounded in thorough research and market trends.
Experience at Eurasia Group
Jefferson Finch worked at Eurasia Group in various capacities from 2010 to 2014. Initially, he served as an Associate for Latin America from 2010 to 2013, and later, as an Analyst from 2013 to 2014, both roles being based in New York, NY. His responsibilities included analyzing political and economic developments in Latin America, evaluating their impact on investment climates, and advising clients on strategic decisions.
Educational Background
Jefferson Finch holds a Master of Arts in International Economics from The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), where he studied from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Duke University, completing his studies there between 2001 and 2005.
Early Career and Internships
Jefferson Finch's early career included a variety of roles and internships. He worked as an intern at Manatt Jones Global Strategies in Brazil for three months in 2009, and as a Trade/Investment Consultant at IGAPE in New York City from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he served as a Western Hemisphere Office Intern at the US Treasury for three months in 2009. From 2005 to 2006, he was a Fulbright Scholar in Madrid, Spain, contributing to academic and cultural exchange.