Ian Vincent Yeates
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Demonstrate a deep knowledge of alternative investment products. Able to
quickly grasp and articulate complex topics. Proven ability to synthesize
copious information to determine key performance drivers and make clear,
appropriate recommendations. Well-developed persuasive and interpersonal
skills; able to interact with individuals at all levels and engage a
variety of audiences. Technically proficient with numerous proprietary and
public software applications including Private i, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, PE
Intelligence, Venture Economics, and SQL.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Bank of Kuwait " New York 6/2008 - 1/2010
Senior Analyst, National Investors Group
Large Middle Eastern financial institution with assets in excess of $43B
. Managed a $300M investment portfolio partnering with a Senior Director,
and gaining approval from the bank's investment committee.
. Analyzed a broad array of new investment opportunities, conducted legal
due diligence, and performed accounting, reporting, and legal work on
existing investments.
. Evaluated primary private equity funds, secondary investments, and direct
investments.
. Served as observer on the Board of Directors, a firm investment, for a
database marketing company.
. Leveraged proprietary network of professional contacts to source and sell
secondary investments.
. Authored reports on topics of interest to the National Bank of Kuwait's
investment committee.
Hamilton Lane Advisors " Bala Cynwyd 11/2004 - 3/2008
Analyst, Fund Investment Group (6/2006 - 3/2008)
Independent financial institution providing private equity asset management
services to investors worldwide
. Successfully transitioned to the front office from the back office, the
first junior professional in firm to do so.
. Evaluated numerous investments in a number of funds (buyout, venture
capital, mezzanine, real estate, distressed, and energy) resulting in
capital allocations in excess of $6B from clients and the firm.
. Participated in all aspects of the investment process including fund
investment modeling, reference calls, site visits, and created screening
and investment memoranda.
. Developed Hamilton Lane's Excel-based General Partner Rating System to
evaluate mezzanine private equity funds.
. Played an integral role in the development of the firm's Funds Coming to
Market List.
. Participated in the creation of a training program for new investment
team members.
. Collaborated with the firm's Research Department to craft reports on
energy investment opportunities.
. Worked from the firm's London office while evaluating funds in
Scandinavian countries.
Analyst, Monitoring and Reporting Group (11/2004 - 7/2006)
. Co-developed an SQL-based benchmarking model to track historical
investment performance for marketing purposes.
. Performed portfolio investment due diligence for secondary opportunities.
. Managed cash flows for multiple pension fund and endowment accounts, as
well as the firm's dedicated co-investment and secondary funds.
. Gained valuable experience interfacing with client representatives at all
levels.
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Haub School of Business, St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA
~ BS in Finance, minor in Economics, 2004 ~
CFA Institute " New York Society of Securities Analysts " Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation " National Autism Association