Matthew Nicklos
About Matthew Nicklos
Matthew Nicklos is a Senior Director at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners with over 20 years of experience in the energy sector. He has held various leadership roles in project finance at notable firms including RBC Capital Markets and Lehman Brothers.
Current Role at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Matthew Nicklos serves as Senior Director at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on project finance and investment strategies within the infrastructure sector. His extensive background in energy finance supports Quinbrook's mission to invest in sustainable energy projects. Based in Houston, Texas, he contributes to the firm's efforts in advancing renewable energy initiatives.
Previous Experience in Project Finance
Prior to his current role, Matthew Nicklos held significant positions in project finance. He worked as Vice President at Marathon Capital LLC, where he provided advisory services. At RBC Capital Markets, he served as Director of Project Finance, structuring and executing over $6.8 billion in project financings. His tenure at Barclays Capital Inc. included structuring over $7 billion in project finance transactions in the power and energy sectors.
Educational Background
Matthew Nicklos earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business, completing his studies from 2000 to 2002. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Franklin & Marshall College, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance and energy.
Career History and Expertise
Matthew Nicklos has over 20 years of experience in the energy sector. His career includes roles at Lehman Brothers as Vice President in Project Finance, where he worked from 2002 to 2009, and as Senior Vice President of Project Acquisition and Finance at Quantum Utility Generation from 2014 to 2018. He began his career as a Senior Auditor at Arthur Andersen & Co. from 1997 to 2000, which contributed to his expertise in financial analysis and project management.