Cara O'brien
About Cara O'brien
Cara O'Brien is the Vice President at Brookfield Asset Management, specializing in managing relationships with institutional investors across various asset classes.
Title and Current Role
Cara O'Brien is currently the Vice President at Brookfield Asset Management in New York, New York. She works on-site and is responsible for managing relationships with institutional investors across various asset classes including Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Equity, Renewable Energy, Private Credit, and Music Royalties.
Professional Background
Cara O'Brien's career at Brookfield Asset Management has progressed from the role of Associate (2021-2023) to Senior Associate (2023-2024), and currently to Vice President. Before joining Brookfield, she gained significant experience at Goldman Sachs, where she served as an Analyst from 2018 to 2021 and as a Summer Analyst in 2017. Her earlier experience includes internships at GAMCO Investors, Inc., and Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC.
Educational Background
Cara O'Brien holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance from Fordham University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She also studied at Fordham University London Center for 11 months in 2016. Prior to her university education, she attended Freehold Township High School and studied Contemporary Global Issues Learning Center, earning her High School Diploma in 2014.
Expertise in Investment Management
Cara O'Brien has amassed expertise in managing both equity and debt investments across various sectors, including Real Estate and Infrastructure. She has significant experience in co-investment syndication, working closely with institutional investors to facilitate joint investment opportunities. Her role involves contributions to the Global Client Group at Brookfield Asset Management, focusing on capital raising and investor relations.
Experience in Renewable Energy Investments
In her role at Brookfield Asset Management, Cara O'Brien is actively involved in the energy transition sector, working on investments related to renewable energy. Her responsibilities include engaging with institutional investors and identifying investment opportunities in renewable energy, in line with the firm's strategic priorities.