Simon Thackray
About Simon Thackray
Simon Thackray is the Managing Director-Senior Equity Analyst at Jefferies in Sydney, Australia, with extensive experience in equity analysis and management roles across various financial institutions.
Company
Simon Thackray is the Managing Director Senior Equity Analyst at Jefferies. He has been with Jefferies since 2019 and is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Title
Simon Thackray holds the position of Managing Director Senior Equity Analyst at Jefferies. This role involves overseeing equity analysis and providing investment insights grounded in comprehensive market research.
Previous Roles
Simon Thackray has held numerous senior roles across various financial institutions. Prior to Jefferies, he was a Senior Analyst at CLSA from 2018 to 2019. His other positions include Director - Senior Industrial Analyst at Citi (2013-2018), Executive Director - Equities at Nomura (2010-2013), and Director - Senior Equities Analyst at RBS Markets & International Banking (2005-2010). Earlier in his career, he was a Research Analyst at Citi (2004-2005), Benefits Realisation Manager at Woolworths Limited (2002-2003), and Group General Manager at The Cheesecake Shop (1994-2002). He began his professional journey as a Senior Accountant at Deloitte Australia (1989-1994).
Education and Expertise
Simon Thackray obtained an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Macquarie Graduate School of Management between 2000 and 2002. He also holds a BEc in Accounting and Finance from Macquarie University, achieved from 1988 to 1992. His educational background has provided him with significant expertise in equity analysis, financial management, and general business administration.
Academic Involvement
Simon Thackray is also an academic contributor, currently working as a Lecturer at Macquarie Graduate School of Management. His involvement in academia complements his extensive experience in the financial sector, allowing him to provide students with practical insights into equity analysis and financial management.