Nikhil Shekher
About Nikhil Shekher
Nikhil Shekher is an Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies with a background in finance and experience in various roles, including Interim CEO at a Stealth Startup.
Current Role at Jefferies
Nikhil Shekher currently holds the position of Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies. He has been with the company since 2022, working out of their New York, NY office. In this role, Nikhil is responsible for performing financial analysis, preparing transaction documents, and supporting senior bankers in executing various investment banking transactions.
Experience as Interim CEO at Stealth Startup
From 2018 to 2021, Nikhil Shekher served as the Interim Chief Executive Officer at a Stealth Startup located in New York, NY. During his three-year tenure, he led the company through its initial phases, focusing on operational strategy, business development, and fundraising initiatives.
Investment Banking Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Prior to his role at Jefferies, Nikhil Shekher worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2018. In this role, he was involved in a variety of financial transactions and analyses, contributing to the execution of mergers and acquisitions, capital raising activities, and other banking services. His responsibilities included building financial models, conducting industry research, and preparing client presentations.
Internship in Corporate Development at SAP
In 2014, Nikhil Shekher gained early career experience as a Corporate Development Intern at SAP in Newtown Square, PA. During his three-month internship, he assisted the corporate development team in analyzing potential acquisitions, strategic investments, and partnerships. His duties included conducting due diligence, performing market analysis, and preparing financial summaries.
Education Background at Penn State
Nikhil Shekher attended Schreyer Honors College at Penn State, where he studied Finance and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. He enrolled in 2012 and completed his studies in 2016. His academic focus on finance provided him with a strong foundation, which has been instrumental in his various professional roles in investment banking and corporate development.