Michael O'Keefe Cfa

Michael O'Keefe has over 10 years of work experience in various roles related to finance and capital markets. Michael started their career at Manulife Financial, where they worked in the Investments division, specifically in real estate. During their time at Manulife, they analyzed acquisition and disposition opportunities, conducted performance analytics on the real estate portfolio, and created portfolio management reports.

After Manulife, O'Keefe joined RBC Capital Markets as an Associate in Equity Research, focusing on the Canadian REIT/REOC sectors. Michael independently wrote research publications, conducted analysis, and published research reports on companies within their coverage universe.

Next, O'Keefe joined Element Financial Corporation as the Vice President of Capital Markets. In this role, they were responsible for originating, executing, managing, and selling aviation loans, leases, and assets. Michael primarily focused on larger ticket equipment leasing transactions in various industries, including general aviation, construction, manufacturing, mining, and oil & gas.

Following Element Financial Corporation, O'Keefe took on the role of Managing Director and Head of Aviation at ECN Capital. Here, they were the business leader for ECN Capital's aviation transportation business and focused on M&A, origination, structuring of leases, loans, and capital markets transactions.

Additionally, O'Keefe has experience as a Teaching Assistant at York University, where they supported quantitative methods courses.

Overall, O'Keefe's work experience demonstrates their expertise in finance, capital markets, real estate, and aviation, with a focus on M&A, origination, and asset management.

Michael O'Keefe, CFA, MBA completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance at Ryerson University from 2004 to 2007. Michael then attended the American International School of Abu Dhabi from 1998 to 2001, where they obtained their High School diploma. Following this, Michael pursued their Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from 2009 to 2012. Finally, from 2012 to 2014, they studied at IE Business School and earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus in Business Administration and Management, General.