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Alexander Koblansky, Finance Expert in Los Angeles, CA, United States
Alexander Koblansky

Finance Expert in Los Angeles, CA, United States

Member since September 8, 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.
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Career Highlights

Education

Case studies

Industry Expertise

  • Debt Capital Markets

Software Expertise

Other Expertise

Employment

  • 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: Generalist Middle Market 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.
    Focus areas: West Coast Coverage

Education

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
    2007 - 2009
    Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley - Berkeley, CA

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