Alexander Thorpe
New York,NY
Summary
Investment Analyst with a proven track record at Oak Hill Advisors, excelling in financial modeling and credit analysis. Adept at delivering investment presentations and experienced in managing portfolio companies. Passionate about leveraging computed science skills to drive data-driven decisions while fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Investment Analyst
Oak Hill Advisors
New York, New York
08.2024 - Current
- Analyzed credit opportunities in high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, private credit, and distressed credit opportunities across the capital structure within healthcare.
- Developed financial models, provided earnings updates, and delivered investment committee presentations for 40+ covered companies.
- Helped manage a $1 billion revenue portfolio company, Smile Brands.
Research Assistant
Stanford Hoover Institute
Stanford, USA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Anna Grzymala-Busse is a Senior Hoover Fellow researching the use of crusades as political and territorial warfare
- Compiled and analyzed information on European crusades to support strategic political research
- Delivered an in-depth presentation of research to Hoover fellows and director Condoleezza Rice
Summer Analyst
Oak Hill Advisors
New York, USA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked on the energy industry research team covering all positions in the industry
- Created/updated models, built/presented decks, sent nightly/weekly emails with company and industry news/updates
- Received a return offer to rejoin the team as a full-time analyst. to come back as a full-time analyst
- Oak Hill Advisors is an alternative investment firm that specializes in credit investment via multiple strategies
Marketing and Finance intern
Conquer Sports App
Bergen County, USA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Created and led the brand ambassador program with popular local athletes
- Identified possible angel investors and sports focused early-stage accelerators for a pre-Series A investment
- Conquer is a pickup sports app where anyone can create or join local pickup sports games
Media and Marketing intern
Crystal Palace Football Club
London, UK
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked on the media team to write and publish articles, highlights, interviews, and edits on social media
- Shadowed the marketing team working on promoting ticket and merchandise sales
- Crystal Palace FC is an English Premier League soccer club
Education
B.S. - Management Science & Engineering
Stanford University
Stanford, CA06-2023
High School Diploma -
Fieldston School
Bronx, NY01.2019
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Credit analysis
- Investment research
- Python, C, R, and MATLAB coding languages
- MS Excel, Bloomberg
Hobbies and Interests
- Music – 10+ years of piano lessons/concerts, 3 years of HS percussion ensemble, 5 years of music theory and composition classes
- Soccer – 10 years competitive travel soccer including weekly league matches and multiple tournaments year round
- Geography – Competed in US National Geography Bee and International Geography Olympiad in 2017 and 2018
Timeline
Investment Analyst
Oak Hill Advisors
08.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Stanford Hoover Institute
09.2022 - 05.2023
Summer Analyst
Oak Hill Advisors
06.2022 - 08.2022
Marketing and Finance intern
Conquer Sports App
06.2021 - 08.2021
Media and Marketing intern
Crystal Palace Football Club
06.2019 - 08.2019
B.S. - Management Science & Engineering
Stanford University
High School Diploma -
Fieldston School