Basel Cheema

Basel Cheema is an experienced investment professional currently serving as an Investment Analyst at CIFC Asset Management, specializing in TMT coverage since 2025. Previously, Basel worked as an Associate in Private Credit at Neuberger Berman from 2023 to 2025 and as an Investment Banking Analyst focusing on Restructuring & Debt Advisory at Rothschild & Co from 2021 to 2023, having also completed a Summer Analyst position at the same firm in 2020. Earlier experience includes an internship as an Endowment Intern at UTIMCO in 2019. Basel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, earned in 2021, following education at Plano West Senior High School.