Shayan Palit, Cfa
About Shayan Palit, Cfa
Shayan Palit, CFA, is the Senior Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions at Jefferies, with extensive experience in public transactions, activist situations, and client relationship management.
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Shayan Palit serves as the Senior Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions at Jefferies. He has held this role since 2020, bringing extensive experience in advising Boards and Special Committees in public transactions. In this capacity, he also deals with activist situations, showcasing his expertise and leadership in high-pressure environments.
Professional Experience
Before becoming Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions at Jefferies, Shayan Palit worked at the firm in several capacities. He served as Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, from 2017 to 2020, and Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions, from 2014 to 2017. His career also includes a role as a Startup Team Member at Inscites Research, Inc. from 2013 to 2014, and as a Summer Associate in Investment Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2013. Palit began his career as a Sales Engineer at Flow Science, Inc., where he worked from 2008 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Shayan Palit has a strong educational background that supports his professional endeavors. He earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business between 2012 and 2014. Prior to that, Palit studied at the CFA Institute from 2008 to 2010 and obtained an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology between 2005 and 2007. He also holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, where he studied from 2001 to 2005.
Client Relationship Management
Throughout his career, Shayan Palit has shown a strong ability to manage client relationships. In his various roles at Jefferies, he has led teams and maintained effective communication with clients. This experience in managing complex interactions in high-stakes environments highlights his skills in leadership and client relationship management.
Involvement in Activist Situations
As part of his advisory role in Mergers & Acquisitions, Shayan Palit has been actively involved in handling activist situations. His experience in this area involves working closely with Boards and Special Committees to navigate through public transactions, making strategic decisions in challenging scenarios.