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Justin Malina

Director, Commercial Finance at Simple Mills

Justin Malina has a strong background in business and finance, with experience in various roles and industries. Justin is currently the Director of Insights & Analytics at Simple Mills, where they have been since 2022. Prior to this role, they were a Senior Manager of Insights & Analytics at the same company from 2020 to 2022.

Before joining Simple Mills, Justin worked at Pritzker Group as a Senior Associate from 2017 to 2020. Here, they gained valuable experience in investment and analysis.

From 2015 to 2017, Justin held the position of Operations Manager at Instacart, where they were responsible for significant growth and optimization in the Chicago region. Justin also led national strategic initiatives and played a key role in driving productivity gains and operational excellence.

Justin began their career as a Business Analyst in Operations and Strategy at Sittercity in 2014, before moving on to become an Investment Banking Analyst in the Debt Advisory Group at Lincoln International from 2011 to 2014. Here, they completed significant debt financings, developed financial models, and played a role in establishing the firm as an industry thought leader.

In 2010, Justin worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in Mergers and Acquisitions at Lincoln International, and in 2009, they held a role as a Financial Analyst at Sheridan Road Financial, LLC.

Overall, Justin Malina has a diverse range of experiences in business analysis, finance, and operational management. Justin has demonstrated expertise in driving growth, optimizing operations, and providing strategic insights.

Justin Malina obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Finance and Accountancy from the Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In addition to their degree, they have acquired certifications in "The Data Scientist's Toolbox" from Coursera in June 2014, "15.071x: The Analytics Edge" from edX in April 2014, and "Computing for Data Analysis" from Coursera in February 2014. No further information is available regarding their specific education timeline or any additional degrees or certifications.

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Timeline

  • Director, Commercial Finance

    May 1, 2024 - present

  • Director, Insights & Analytics

    January, 2022

  • Senior Manager, Insights & Analytics

    January, 2020