Brooklyn, New York, United States
Hello! I am a Financial Analyst at Rock Creek Advisors with extensive exposure to the distressed assets, healthcare, medical technology, biotech, aerospace, defense, and industrial technology sectors. My career in finance thus far has equipped me with sharp business acumen, comprehensive industry knowledge, and robust financial modeling skills. I also founded Firebird Magazine, the premier student-run music publication at the University of Chicago, scaling it from a nascent virtual project during the pandemic to a dynamic team of over 70 contributors. This role highlights my ability to blend decisive leadership with a deep passion for music, engineering substantial growth and curating rich, engaging content. My professional journey bridges a wide range of deal-making experiences in investment banking with managing diverse teams to orchestrate music content, interviews, and high-profile events. In my spare time, I love collecting vinyl LPs, attending concerts, watching films, traveling, and exploring the outdoors. I also keep an extensive library of spreadsheets that track my consumption of many hundreds of albums each year--these can be found at www.shafrasier.com.
Spearhead financial analysis, craft key investor presentations, and facilitate due diligence and term sheet discussions for ICEYE’s oversubscribed $93mm Series E funding round. Liaise with investors in a consistent and timely manner to drive an efficient investment process while proactively problem-solving and managing upwards Develop LBO and combination analyses for sponsor-owned asset sales in flow control and industrial technology Prepare critical refinancing materials and analysis for a sponsor-owned aerospace & defense tech company Organize Citi’s 2024 Robotics Leadership Conference with 20 leading robotics firms and 20 investors. Manage scheduling and address client needs to strengthen Citi’s name in the sector and enhance industry partnerships Craft and refine pitch books harnessing detailed market research, financial analysis, and strategic narratives to drive client acquisition and engagement in the Industrials sector Continuously monitor industry trends and company earnings announcements to inform team strategy
Advised Nikola on its August 2022 $144 million acquisition of Romeo Power, providing strategic insights, facilitating due diligence, and crafting essential materials including the investor presentation covering the deal. Completed summer-long project involving independently identifying potential buyer and target entities to conceptualize and execute a comprehensive acquisition analysis. Crafted detailed materials, including company profiles and detailed valuations including DCF, LBO, and accretion/dilution analyses. Presented strategic recommendations to senior Citi leadership, ensuring alignment with Citi FSG guidelines.
Participated in highly selective Sophomore Leadership Program; including summer-long Capital Markets group project. Produced client presentation materials and deal-specific company and industry analyses within the Industrials and Financial Institutions Groups.
Founded and led UChicago’s premiere student-run music magazine, hand-selecting and managing a team of 50+ writers, editors, artists, and administrators to execute the magazine’s strategic and creative vision. Built firebirdmagazine.com using Squarespace and grew Firebird’s social medias to enhance digital presence. Secured significant university funding to facilitate staff events, conduct photoshoots, and print publications. Directed the consistent production and publication of 20+ articles quarterly, ensuring quality and timeliness. Developed relationships with press to conduct on-site coverage and conducted interviews and photo shoots with featured artists at prominent music festivals such as Governors Ball and Pitchfork.
Explored careers at Bank of America through participating in skill-building workshops, improving financial literacy, and networking with recruiters and business professionals.