Ryan Bernicker

Ryan Bernicker is an Investment Banking Analyst at Lazard, focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions within the Financial Institutions Group since October 2023. Prior experience includes serving as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Credit Suisse and a Summer Analyst at North Mountain Merger Corp, where target company analysis was performed alongside the CFO. Ryan has also held various roles in educational and mentorship capacities, including Director of Education for the Bison Finance Society and a Mentorship Committee Member at Bucknell University. Earlier positions include internships at Relay Network and Permit Capital Advisors, as well as experience as a Summer SPAC Analyst at South Mountain Merger Corp. Ryan earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Bucknell University, where involvement with the men's lacrosse team also occurred as a manager.