Nora Downs
About Nora Downs
Nora Downs is a Business Development Associate at Vista Equity Partners, where she has worked since 2018. She has held various roles in finance and research, including positions at Gerson Lehrman Group and Barclays.
Current Role at Vista Equity Partners
Nora Downs serves as a Business Development Associate at Vista Equity Partners, a position she has held since 2018. Based in Austin, Texas, she has contributed to the firm's business development efforts for six years. Her role involves identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, as well as supporting strategic initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Gerson Lehrman Group
Nora Downs has extensive experience at Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), where she held multiple roles. She began as a Research Manager from 2016 to 2017, working for eight months in New York. She then advanced to the position of Engagement Team Leader in 2017, also for eight months. Additionally, she served as a Senior Associate from 2015 to 2016 for one year, further solidifying her expertise in research and client engagement.
Experience at Barclays
Nora Downs worked at Barclays in various capacities. She started as a Summer Analyst in 2012 for three months in London. Following this, she served as an Analyst from 2013 to 2015 for two years, gaining valuable experience in the financial services sector. Her roles at Barclays contributed to her understanding of market dynamics and client relations.
Educational Background
Nora Downs completed her secondary education at Saint Ignatius College Prep from 2005 to 2009. She then pursued higher education at The Wharton School, where she studied Economics and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2009 to 2013. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in economic principles and analytical skills.
Internship Experience
Nora Downs has held several internships that contributed to her professional development. She interned at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a Broker-dealer Group Intern in 2011 for three months in Washington, D.C. Additionally, she was a Market Regulation Summer Intern at Cboe in 2010 for three months in Chicago. These internships allowed her to gain practical experience in regulatory and market operations.