Cole Soderlund

Northwestern University Graduate June 2026. Major: Political Science, Minors: Business Institutions, Legal Studies

Larchmont, New York, United States

About

Experience

  • Public Policy Intern at American Forest & Paper Association
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

  • Associate at CDI Global M&A
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

    Identified and compiled 100+ target companies through research, due diligence for clients pursuing either buy or sell side transactions Wrote 3 teasers and 2 CIMs to present targets with a comprehensive overview of CDI clients in various stages of the deal process

  • Financial Analyst at Kinzie Capital Partners LP
    Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 · 4 mos

    Analyzed CIMs and assisted with industry/deal analysis database and management presentations. Attended Monday morning group meetings which include staff, pipeline and appropriate investment committee meetings

  • Financial Analyst at Corre Partners Management, LLC
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos

    Assisting analysts and portfolio managers with research for new ideas and monitoring existing investments

  • Gap year at Career Break
    Jun 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

    National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), USA | Sep-Nov • Honed leadership and group skills through four segments - backpacking, whitewater kayaking, rock climbing and canyoning Safe Water Network, Intern, Ghana | Dec • Worked with field operations digging trenches in order to provide 15 homes with a personal water supply • Learned operations, analyzed financials and worked with government entities LEAP, Costa Rica | Jan-Feb • Participated in conservation projects at both marine and forest locations to preserve natural habitats Yuktik, Intern, Madrid, Spain | Mar-June • Yuktik manages an online marketplace that connects freelance consultants with small business at a discount • Conducted market research on competition to understand expansion opportunity into the international market • Wrote blogs on topics ranging from geopolitics to updates on the economic climate for the website