Sameer Karim
About Sameer Karim
Sameer Karim serves as the Senior Vice President at Wedbush Securities, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in investment banking and engineering, with previous roles at Citi, Morgan Stanley, and Cisco Systems.
Current Role at Wedbush Securities
Sameer Karim serves as Senior Vice President at Wedbush Securities, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he focuses on cultivating partnerships with private equity and venture capital investors to facilitate mergers and acquisitions, as well as debt and equity financing. He acts as the Deal Captain, leading transactions to closure and serving as the primary liaison between clients and counterparties. His experience in the financial sector enhances his ability to navigate complex deals and foster strong relationships.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Before joining Wedbush Securities, Sameer Karim worked as an Investment Banking Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he held a similar role at Citi from 2012 to 2014. Both positions were based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he gained substantial experience in investment banking, focusing on client relations and transaction management.
Technical Background and Early Career
Sameer Karim began his career as a Software Quality Engineer at Websense Inc from 2004 to 2006. He then transitioned to a Consulting Engineer role at Cisco Systems, where he worked from 2006 to 2010. This technical background in engineering provided him with a solid foundation in problem-solving and analytical skills, which he later applied in his finance career.
Education and Academic Credentials
Sameer Karim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from UC San Diego. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business. His academic background combines technical and financial expertise, enabling him to approach business challenges from multiple perspectives.
Strategic Advisory and Relationship Building
In his career, Sameer Karim has been instrumental in sourcing strategic advisory assignments. He builds relationships with executive management of both public and private companies, which enhances his ability to identify and pursue potential business opportunities. His focus on relationship management is a key aspect of his professional approach.