Nicholas Balesky
About Nicholas Balesky
Nicholas Balesky is an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler, where he has worked since 2024. He has previous experience at Cowen Inc. and holds a degree in Finance and Economics from Michigan State University.
Work at Piper Sandler
Nicholas Balesky currently serves as an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler, having joined the firm in 2024. In this role, he engages in various aspects of investment banking, contributing to financial analysis, market research, and client presentations. His tenure at Piper Sandler marks a significant step in his career following his previous experiences in the investment banking sector.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Before joining Piper Sandler, Nicholas Balesky worked at Cowen Inc. as an Investment Banking Analyst from 2023 to 2024. His experience at Cowen included responsibilities typical of the investment banking field, such as financial modeling and transaction support. Additionally, he completed summer analyst positions at Donnelly Penman & Partners in 2021 and Cowen Inc. in 2022, gaining valuable insights and skills in investment banking practices.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Balesky earned a degree in Finance and Economics from Michigan State University, where he studied from 2019 to 2023. He also holds a minor in Computational Mathematics, which complements his analytical skills. As a self-taught Python programmer, he applies programming knowledge to enhance his financial analysis capabilities. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in investment banking.
Background and Interests
Nicholas Balesky completed his high school education at Okemos High School from 2015 to 2019. Beyond his professional pursuits, he has a passion for sabermetrics, focusing on the empirical analysis of baseball statistics. He also has a keen interest in cryptocurrency, reflecting his engagement with emerging financial technologies. In his leisure time, he enjoys golf, downhill skiing, and running.
Early Career Experience
Prior to his investment banking roles, Nicholas Balesky worked as a Strategic Support Associate at Jackson from 2019 to 2020. This position provided him with experience in strategic analysis and support functions, which are relevant to his current career in investment banking. His early career experiences contributed to his development of analytical and strategic skills.