Michael Botsakos
About Michael Botsakos
Michael Botsakos is the Managing Director at Jefferies, with a diverse background in finance and military service.
Current Role at Jefferies
Michael Botsakos is currently serving as the Managing Director at Jefferies, located in New York, New York. He took on this role in 2023. As Managing Director, he is responsible for key leadership functions within the firm.
Former Positions at Jefferies
Before becoming the Managing Director, Michael Botsakos served as the Senior Vice President at Jefferies for a period of five months in 2023. In this capacity, he was engaged in significant operational and strategic responsibilities at the investment bank.
Career at Barclays Investment Bank
Michael Botsakos held the role of Director at Barclays Investment Bank, from 2015 to 2023. During his eight-year tenure, he was involved in finance operations and strategic initiatives in New York, New York, contributing to the firm's investment banking services.
Experience at CIT Group
Michael Botsakos has experience working at CIT Group in New York, New York, where he served as a Leveraged Finance Associate from 2014 to 2015, and prior to that, as a Leveraged Finance Analyst from 2012 to 2014. His work at CIT involved analyzing and structuring leveraged finance deals.
Military Service in the US Navy
Michael Botsakos served in the US Navy, where he was a Lieutenant from 2010 to 2011 and a Lieutenant Junior Grade from 2007 to 2009. His military service took place in Yokosuka, Japan, where he undertook multiple responsibilities befitting his rank.
Academic Background
Michael Botsakos completed his Master of Science in Modeling and Simulation from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2007. Earlier, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Engineering from Cornell University in 2006. His strong academic background complements his professional expertise in finance and leadership.