Lior Shimonovich
About Lior Shimonovich
Lior Shimonovich is the Head of Israel Equity Sales at Jefferies, with a background in CLO trading, origination, and finance analysis.
Current Position at Jefferies
Lior Shimonovich is the Head of Israel Equity Sales at Jefferies, a role he has held since 2016. Located in the Greater New York City Area, he oversees equity sales operations specifically targeting Israeli markets. This position leverages his extensive experience in financial sales and trading.
Previous Roles at Jefferies
Prior to his current position, Lior Shimonovich worked in CLO Trading & Origination at Jefferies from 2014 to 2016. He spent two years in this role, focusing on the complexities of collateralized loan obligations and contributing to the firm's trading and origination activities in the Greater New York City Area.
Experience at RBS Markets & International Banking
Lior Shimonovich worked at RBS Markets & International Banking from 2010 to 2014. Initially, he served as an Analyst in Leverage Finance from 2010 to 2012, and subsequently as an Associate in CLO Origination from 2012 to 2014. Over these four years, he gained substantial expertise in leveraged finance and CLO markets.
Early Career Positions
Lior Shimonovich's early career included roles such as Analyst in Corporate Finance at Pali Capital from 2009 to 2010 and Investment Analyst Intern at Hovde Capital Advisors from 2008 to 2009. These positions laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in higher-stakes financial environments.
Educational Background
Lior Shimonovich attended The George Washington University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering with minors in Business Administration and Economics. He studied there from 2005 to 2009, receiving a multidisciplinary education that served as a strong base for his career in finance.