Cooper Ziecik

Cooper Ziecik is a finance professional with extensive experience in private credit and investment banking. Currently serving as Vice President at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P., Cooper specializes in underwriting senior loans for private equity sponsors and family-owned businesses, managing investments ranging from $20MM to over $150MM. Prior to this role, Cooper was an Associate at Piper Jaffray, focusing on Debt Capital Markets and Financial Restructuring for middle-market clients. Previous positions include Market Analyst at Benzinga, where over 50 articles were published, and Summer Analyst at Telemus Capital Partners, where portfolio recommendations were developed. Cooper began a career in finance as an Actuary Intern at Meadowbrook Insurance Group. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Michigan.