• Conduct analysis and assess implications of key industry trends• Monitor competition and M&A landscape; assist in business development activities as needed• Support global and U.S. strategic planning efforts• Participate in cross-functional teams and build relationships with key stakeholders to execute on complex internal projects including, but not limited to: developing and refining strategies for business units and segments; analyzing opportunities in new markets; and partnering with other functions to identify cost reduction opportunities

Investment Banking & Capital Markets (Industrials Coverage Group - Electrical Products & Electronics• Completed quantitative and qualitative analyses across industrials sector; comprehensive company analysis in support of client materials and transaction execution • Performed pro forma merger consequences, public and transaction comparables, discounted cash flow analysis, and accretion/dilution analyses• Drafted rating agency presentations, Confidential Information Memorandums, and due diligence materialsRepresentative Transactions:• Belden Inc. – Left Lead Book Runner on $550 MM senior notes offering to refinance existing debt• Viasystems Group Inc. – Joint Book Runner on $300 MM senior secured bridge facility and $550 MM senior notes offering to fund acquisition of DDi Corp. and retire existing notes• Anixter Inc. – Left Lead Book Runner on $350 MM senior notes offering to fund debt repayment

Middle Market Group