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Senior Vice President, Private Funds Group

Hycroft is a specialty investment bank focused on the alternative investments market.

Investor Relations Manager at First Reserve.

• Founding Principal of boutique placement agent and advisory firm established by former Merrill Lynch team.• Originated and executed global fundraising mandates for leading buyout and real estate funds and direct private equity placements for corporate and real estate transactions.• Maintained relationships with key clients and responsible for sourcing new business opportunities.• Provided significant industry knowledge, marketing expertise and strategic counsel to clients to optimize fundraising processes.• Developed marketing strategies and selling materials; managed road shows and due diligence meetings; completed investor due diligence requests; and coordinated global sales force. • Advised clients on key terms and market conditions, and coordinated with clients’ counsel during the drafting of limited partnership agreements.• Led extensive due diligence on numerous managers and direct deal transactions during origination and engagement process.• Member of the firm’s Operating Committee which evaluates and approves new business opportunities and manages the strategic direction of the firm.• Managed implementation of the firm’s infrastructure including technology, human resources and FINRA broker-dealer registration.• Leadership roles included staffing and development officer, recruiting officer and new hire training coordinator.

Private Equity Funds Group (Associate – Director) • Originated and executed global fundraisings for leading buyout, real estate and infrastructure funds.• Conducted extensive due diligence on numerous managers during origination and engagement process. • Coached clients on market positioning, presentation delivery and answering investor inquiries.• Managed information flow between clients, sales force and investors.• Prepared offering materials including private placement memoranda, marketing presentations and due diligence reports.• Directed all aspects of marketing process and optimized global road show logistics.• Leadership roles include staffing and development officer, recruiting officer and new hire training coordinator.

Financial Institutions Group (Analyst – Associate) • Executed numerous M&A, advisory and capital market transactions for insurance companies, banks and asset managers.• Performed extensive valuation analyses, due diligence and execution related tasks for M&A and financing transactions. • Actively involved with recruiting and mentoring junior colleagues.• One of a select few directly promoted to associate during a challenging market environment (2002).

Leveraged Finance & High Yield Origination • Originated and executed high yield and leveraged finance transactions.