Jay Chandler

Jay Chandler is a prominent figure in the investment banking sector, currently serving as a Senior Managing Director in the Equity Capital Markets Group at Evercore, a leading independent investment banking advisory firm. He joined Evercore in January 2015, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles in capital markets.

Professional Background

• Liquidnet: Before joining Evercore, Chandler was the Head of Capital Markets at Liquidnet, a major equity block trading network.
• Merrill Lynch and Bank of America Merrill Lynch: Chandler spent 26 years at Merrill Lynch and its successor, Bank of America Merrill Lynch. During his tenure there, he held significant positions, including over 20 years in the Equity Capital Markets department and serving as the Head of Global Equity Syndicate for his last seven years. He also managed the Americas Research Sales team for both firms.

Education

Chandler earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Princeton University, which laid the foundation for his successful career in finance and investment banking.

Contributions at Evercore

At Evercore, Chandler's role involves leveraging the firm's capabilities to provide independent and unconflicted advice to clients engaged in equity capital raising. His expertise is expected to enhance Evercore's ability to execute successful equity capital markets transactions, particularly following its acquisition of ISI, which combined strategic advisory services with robust research capabilities.135

Recognition

Chandler is noted for his combination of capital market skills and sales management experience, which positions him as a valuable asset within Evercore's Equity Capital Markets team. His approach emphasizes the importance of providing clients with strong distribution strength and unbiased advice in today's complex financial landscape.24

For more details on his professional journey, you can find him on LinkedIn under the username jay-chandler-aaa09060.4