Omer Kaufman

Omer Kaufman is an experienced finance professional currently engaged in Long-Short Equity Investments at Balyasny Asset Management L.P. since March 2024. Previously, Omer served as an Engagement Manager and Associate at McKinsey & Company from August 2021 to March 2024, supporting clients in various industries, including Private Equity and Tech. Omer's experience also includes participating in L Catterton as an MBA Associate Intern, working at Morgan Stanley as an Investment Banking Summer Associate, and contributing as a Business Analyst at McKinsey. Prior roles include a Deodorant Category Manager at Unilever, an Inter-university Psychometric Exam Teacher, and a Credit Risk Manager intern at Bank Leumi. Omer's military service in the Israel Defense Forces included commanding positions in infantry and training. Omer holds an MBA in Business Analytics and Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, alongside degrees from The Wharton School and Reichman University.