Russell Waldron
About Russell Waldron
Russell Waldron is the Senior Vice President / Director of Leveraged Finance at Jefferies, with extensive experience in finance roles across various firms in London.
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Russell Waldron currently holds the position of Senior Vice President / Director - Leveraged Finance at Jefferies.
Current Role at Jefferies
Russell Waldron serves as the Senior Vice President / Director - Leveraged Finance at Jefferies. He has been in this role since 2022, bringing significant expertise to the finance sector.
Career at Jefferies
Russell Waldron began his career at Jefferies as an Associate Leveraged Finance from 2017 to 2019 in London, United Kingdom. He was then promoted to Vice President - Leveraged Finance, a position he held from 2019 to 2021. In 2022, he advanced to his current role as Senior Vice President / Director - Leveraged Finance, showcasing a steady upward trajectory in his career at the firm.
Previous Experience
Before his tenure at Jefferies, Russell Waldron worked at Natixis as an Analyst in Strategic and Acquisition Finance from 2014 to 2016, and later as an Associate in Acquisition and Strategic Finance from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he spent 11 months as a Debt Finance Origination Analyst at Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank from 2013 to 2014, and served as an International Programme Business Analyst from 2012 to 2013. His early career included a Debt Finance Internship at Barclays in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Russell Waldron earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering from The University of Manchester, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. This educational background provides a strong technical foundation that complements his extensive experience in leveraged and strategic finance.