Stephen Grau
About Stephen Grau
Stephen Grau is the Vice President at Jefferies with over a decade of experience in private equity secondaries, co-investments, GP stakes, and primaries.
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Stephen Grau holds the position of Vice President at Jefferies, where he has been serving since 2021. His role involves significant responsibilities within the company, based in New York, New York.
Previous Roles at Financial Institutions
Stephen Grau has accumulated extensive experience in the financial sector through his previous roles. He worked at Morgan Stanley as an Associate from 2015 to 2019, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Following this, he served as an Associate at Lazard from 2019 to 2021 in New York, New York. His early career began at Capital One, where he held various positions: Senior Analyst in the Washington D.C. Metro Area (2014-2015), Analyst in the Richmond, Virginia Area (2013-2014), and Intern in the Richmond, Virginia Area (2012).
Education and Expertise
Stephen Grau studied at William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance from 2009 to 2013. He has over a decade of experience in private equity secondaries, co-investments, GP stakes, and primaries. His expertise extends to investment due diligence, underwriting, and financial modeling.
Specialization in Private Equity Secondaries
Stephen Grau specializes in GP-led secondaries and sponsor-led transactions within the private equity sector. His work involves a strong focus on alternative investments and private capital secondaries. He possesses a notable track record in deal structuring and transaction execution.