Omar Farris
About Omar Farris
Omar Farris is an Associate in Mergers and Acquisitions at Kaufman Hall in Chicago, Illinois, where he has worked since 2017. He holds multiple degrees from Iowa State University, where he also gained experience in various academic and professional roles.
Work at Kaufman Hall
Omar Farris has been serving as an Associate in Mergers and Acquisitions at Kaufman Hall since 2017. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he has accumulated seven years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include analyzing potential merger and acquisition opportunities and assisting in the strategic planning processes for clients.
Education and Expertise
Omar Farris studied at Iowa State University, where he completed multiple degrees, including a Master of International Studies and a Bachelor of Science. His academic journey spanned from 2013 to 2016, during which he gained a comprehensive understanding of business and international relations. This educational background supports his expertise in mergers and acquisitions.
Background
Before joining Kaufman Hall, Omar Farris held various positions at Iowa State University. He worked as an Accounting Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2015 to 2016 and as a Computer Literacy and Application Teaching Assistant from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Destination Iowa State Team Leader in 2014 and as a Lead Accounting Intern at the university bookstore in 2015.
Previous Work Experience
Omar Farris gained valuable experience as an Enterprise Architect Intern at KeyBank for two months in 2016. He also worked as a Risk Advisory Associate at RSM US LLP for four months in 2017. These roles contributed to his foundational knowledge in finance and risk management, complementing his current position in mergers and acquisitions.