Joel Kretz
About Joel Kretz
Joel Kretz is a Senior Financial Analyst specializing in Global Development at The Wendy's Company, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in finance, including roles in investment banking and corporate finance, and holds an MBA from Xavier University and a BS from Marquette University.
Current Role at Wendy's
Joel Kretz serves as a Senior Financial Analyst in Global Development at The Wendy's Company. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to various global development projects. His role involves strategic finance within the global development sector, where he applies his expertise to enhance the company's financial strategies.
Previous Experience in Financial Analysis
Prior to his current position, Joel Kretz worked at BOK Financial as a Fixed Income Strategist from 2016 to 2017. He also served as an Investment Banking Senior Analyst at ArkMalibu from 2017 to 2019 and as an Investment Banking Associate for 11 months in 2019. His experience includes roles that focused on financial analysis and investment banking.
Internship Experience
Joel Kretz gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Corporate Financial Analyst Intern at Uline in 2014 and as an Analyst Intern at BOK Financial from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he interned at MLA Companies as a Business Advisory Intern in 2013 and at the U.S. House of Representatives as a Congressional Intern in 2012.
Education and Qualifications
Joel Kretz holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Xavier University - Williams College of Business, which he completed from 2018 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance and Business Economics from Marquette University, studying there from 2012 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in finance and strategic analysis.
Skills in Investment Banking
In his career, Joel Kretz has leveraged his investment banking experience, particularly in mergers and acquisitions and fixed income sales and trading. This background enhances his contributions in his current role at The Wendy's Company, where he applies these skills to drive financial performance and strategic initiatives.