Nicole Ponto
About Nicole Ponto
Nicole Ponto is an Energy Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies in Houston, Texas, with a background in finance and experience in various roles within the investment banking sector.
Energy Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies
Nicole Ponto currently holds the position of Energy Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies, a role she has been in since 2019. She is based in the Houston, Texas Area. In her capacity as an associate, Nicole is involved in various aspects of energy sector investment banking, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets advisory, and corporate finance for energy sector clients.
Previous Roles at Jefferies
Prior to her current role, Nicole Ponto served as an Energy Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure as an analyst, she gained significant experience in financial modeling, due diligence, and the preparation of investment materials. In 2016, she also worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Jefferies, where she was involved in short-term projects related to financial analysis and research within the energy sector.
Sales Assistant at CIBC Wood Gundy
In 2015, Nicole Ponto worked at CIBC Wood Gundy as a Sales Assistant for three months in Calgary, Canada Area. In this role, she was involved in supporting sales initiatives, assisting financial advisors, and engaging with clients to deliver financial services.
Director, Conference at National Investment Banking Competition & Conference
From 2015 to 2016, Nicole Ponto held the position of Director, Conference for the National Investment Banking Competition & Conference. In this capacity, she was responsible for organizing and overseeing the annual investment banking competition, which provides participants with a platform to demonstrate their analytical and presentation skills in front of industry professionals.
Education at The University of British Columbia
Nicole Ponto studied at The University of British Columbia, where she completed a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Finance from 2013 to 2017. Her academic background in finance laid the foundational knowledge that she has applied throughout her career in the investment banking sector.