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Hire AlexanderAlexander Koblansky
Verified Expert in Finance
Finance Expert
Location
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Toptal Member Since
September 28, 2020
Alexander is a skilled M&A and investment professional with 10+ years of investment banking and private equity experience. He is proficient in financial analysis, due diligence, deal marketing materials drafting, and transaction execution. Over the course of his career, he developed significant industry expertise in consumer/retail, gaming/leisure, and business services industries. Alexander graduated with honors from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.
Career Highlights
Vice President
Macquarie Capital
Associate
Brentwood Associates
Analyst
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Education Highlights
Bachelor of Science Degree
Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
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Work Experience
Vice President
2017 - 2020
Macquarie Capital
- Advised clients in the gaming and consumer industries on M&A and LBO opportunities, debt financing, and strategic alternatives.
- Authored market outreach materials, facilitated due diligence, and performed transaction documentation.
- Built complex financial models to perform valuation and evaluate M&A and refinancing opportunities.
Focus areas: Debt Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Valuation, Financial Analysis, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel
Senior Associate / Vice President
2014 - 2017
Cappello Global
- Advised clients in various industries on M&A and LBO opportunities, debt financing and strategic alternatives.
- Built complex financial models to perform valuation and evaluate M&A and refinancing opportunities.
- Interviewed, recruited, trained, and staffed several classes of associates, analysts, and interns.
Focus areas: Advisory
Associate
2011 - 2013
Brentwood Associates
- Prepared analyses and materials, focusing on key investment considerations, competitive positioning, growth strategies, and projected returns; and presented and discussed investment theses and key diligence areas.
- Monitored portfolio company performance and reporting; evaluated strategic initiatives and acquisitions; assessed capital structure and explored financing opportunities; and positioned companies for sale and exited investments.
- Evaluated fund performance and prepared fundraising materials; worked closely with placement agent to facilitate fund due diligence process; responded to limited partners’ diligence requests; and ultimately closed fund above target.
Focus areas: Due Diligence, Debt Capital Markets, Strategic Planning, Valuation, Financial Analysis, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Portfolio Management, Equity Investment
Analyst
2009 - 2011
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Participated in West coast coverage efforts of the investment banking group.
- Developed M&A opportunities presentations, highlighting strategic fit and attractive valuations.
- Built comprehensive LBO models to analyze sponsor returns under various operating and financing scenarios.
Education
2007 - 2009
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley - Berkeley, CA
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