Young Gun Lee
About Young Gun Lee
Young Gun Lee is an incoming M&A Analyst with experience in financial analysis and mergers & acquisitions. He has worked at various firms including PwC, Kearney, and STIC Investments, and is currently involved with the TAMID Group at The University of Chicago.
Work at Kaufman Hall
Currently, Young Gun Lee serves as an Incoming M&A Analyst at Kaufman Hall, having joined the firm in 2023. This role is based in Chicago, Illinois, where he is involved in mergers and acquisitions. His position at Kaufman Hall marks a significant step in his finance career, building on his previous experiences in financial analysis.
Education and Expertise
Young Gun Lee is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a focus on Data Science at the University of Chicago, expected to graduate in 2024. He previously studied at Trinity College-Hartford for one year and completed his high school education at Deerfield Academy. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in financial analysis and mergers and acquisitions.
Background
Young Gun Lee has gained diverse international work experience in both the United States and South Korea. He has held various roles in the finance sector, including positions at PwC, Kearney, Aperia, and STIC Investments. His work experience spans financial services, research assistance, and investment analysis, contributing to a well-rounded skill set.
Professional Experience
Before joining Kaufman Hall, Young Gun Lee worked at Aperia as an Associate Financial Analyst and at STIC Investments as an Off-Cycle Analyst, both in 2023. He also completed a Financial Services Summer Internship at PwC in 2019 and served as a Research Assistant at Kearney for one month in 2020. His roles have involved significant financial analysis and exposure to mergers and acquisitions.
Involvement in TAMID Group
Young Gun Lee has been a member of the TAMID Group at the University of Chicago since 2021. This organization focuses on consulting for Israeli startups and providing investment education, allowing him to apply his academic knowledge in practical settings and gain valuable insights into the startup ecosystem.