Michael Connolly
About Michael Connolly
Michael Connolly is an Equity Research Associate at Jefferies with a background in economics and mathematics from Bates College.
Current Role at Jefferies
Michael Connolly currently serves as an Equity Research Associate at Jefferies. He has been with the company since 2021. In his role, he is based in New York, New York, and his responsibilities include conducting in-depth equity research, analyzing financial data, and providing insights to support investment decisions.
Previous Experience at CreditSights
Before joining Jefferies, Michael Connolly worked at CreditSights as an Analyst from 2019 to 2021. Located in New York, New York, his role involved significant financial analysis and credit research, where he developed extensive expertise in evaluating market conditions and financial securities.
Experience at IHS Markit
From 2017 to 2019, Michael Connolly held the position of Associate, Research & Analysis at IHS Markit, based in New York, New York. During his tenure, he was engaged in comprehensive market research and financial analysis, contributing to the firm's insights and reports on a variety of sectors.
Internships in Finance and Investment
Michael Connolly gained diverse experience through various internships. In 2016, he was an Alternative Investment Solutions Intern at State Street in Boston, Massachusetts, for two months. In 2015, he interned at LPL Financial as a Wealth Management Intern for two months in Duxbury, Massachusetts, and briefly at AGC Partners as an Investment Banking Intern in Boston, Massachusetts.
Educational Background
Michael Connolly attended Bates College from 2013 to 2017, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics with a minor in Mathematics. During his time at Bates College, he also worked as a Statistics Tutor for 11 months in 2015, gaining valuable experience in academic support and quantitative analysis.